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Kimono Spirit

Kimono Spirit

by Rebecca Copeland | Jun 17, 2020 | Japanese Culture

A kimono is more than just a garment. It’s a container of memory. For many it’s a living entity. By that, I don’t mean kimonos get up and walk on their own. No, they are animated by the body that wears them. But in some sense, the kimono also absorbs the energy that...

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