It is not just about clothing. It is a window into Japan ... and aesthetics: During Japan’s Heian Period (794-1185), garments ...

The kimono garment, the national dress of Japan, carries within itself all of the magic and traditions of Japanese culture.

The clothing worn by priests and priestesses ... in ancient China but evolved in a uniquely Japanese direction during the Heian period (794–1185). Today, Shintō priests are the only people ...

To use “A Case Study of Heian Japan Through Art,” you will need to print the scroll selections for analysis by students. Links to these prints are provided in the Heian Japan Online Image List. You ...

From the 9th to 11th Centuries, a time known as the Heian period, men from aristocrat ... Minori has started to appear at Japanese fashion events in other parts of the world, invited by fans ...