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Japan's traditional kimonos are being repurposed in creative and sustainable ways

by The Associated Press

By YURI KAGEYAMA TOKYO (AP) " The kimono, that elaborate, delicate wrap-around garment worn by geisha and samurai from centuries back, is getting a vibrant remake, appreciated these days for a virtue that's more relevant than ever: sustainability. A genuine silk kimono, which literally means "worn thing," lasts a hundred years or more. In a […]

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 6:30am on February 21, 2026