The Kimono: Fashioning Culture

*The Kimono: Fashioning Culture* explores how this traditional Japanese garment reflects and shapes cultural identity, social values, and history. The book examines the kimono's design, symbolism, and craftsmanship, illustrating how it functions beyond fashion as a marker of status, occasion, and personal expression. It also discusses how modernization and global influences have impacted its use and perception. Overall, the work highlights the kimono as a cultural artifact that embodies Japan’s heritage, social changes, and individual identity, offering insight into how dress connects people to their history and society.