The kimono market is so bad, some Japanese artisans are making saris to make ends meet - Upgoat

The kimono market is so bad, some Japanese artisans are making saris to make ends meet
submitted by NeedleStack to Japan 1 weekApr 17, 2024 22:35:26 ago (+8/-0) (www.asahi.com)
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14534616

How depressing!

[ - ] PotatoWhisperer2 2 points 1 weekApr 18, 2024 03:53:40 ago (+2/-0)

Special use textiles don't exactly have planned obsolescence. And you have to fight dirty to keep up with the jewed economy.

[ - ] albatrosv15 1 point 1 weekApr 18, 2024 03:06:46 ago (+1/-0)

I still have my old kimono stashed away for nostalgic reasons. Aikido, 3 years.

[ - ] HonkyMcNiggerSpic 0 points 1 weekApr 18, 2024 10:59:15 ago (+0/-0)

your aikido ain't shit compared to my eagles claw.

[ - ] BrokenVoat 0 points 1 weekApr 18, 2024 02:23:29 ago (+0/-0)

15 years ago you could see a lot of kimonos and similar clothing being worn in Tokyo during summer.

[ - ] xmasskull 0 points 1 weekApr 17, 2024 23:17:35 ago (+1/-1)

Dumb fukin' gook,wearing a mask while at the house. smh