Kimono craftsman prepares to make an Indian sari. Photo: Kyoto Craft Dyeing Cooperative
Kyoto’s kimono artisans set sights on Indian saris to preserve Japanese heritage
- Production of traditional Japanese attire has been steadily declining for half a century as tastes have shifted to more Western-style clothing
- Clothing manufacturers in Japan are hoping to cash in on India’s growing economy and its market of 1.4 billion people
Kimono craftsman prepares to make an Indian sari. Photo: Kyoto Craft Dyeing Cooperative