Скачать или смотреть Kimono - a masterpiece of Japanese tailoring

Elena gives a closer look into a sample of Japanese kimono which she bought in vintage clothing store. This type of traditional garment which exists for hundreds of years is a perfect example of zero-waste design where the whole bolt of cloth was used without a single fabric piece left over. Elena invites to look into the interior of the kimono and witness the astonishing quality of couture work.
At the end Elena suggests to further explore the uniqueness of the kimono and give tribute to Japanese tailors.
Learn about araihari (洗い張り) - the washing tradition of kimono care: https://www.oldphotosjapan.com/photos...
Elena's work on zero-waste design is well known. In her teachings she often refers to Japanese Kimono as a perfect sample of this type of design. One of her collection "Kimono doorway" is devoted to Kimono. The design and manufacturing process was documented into the e-book, available to purchase: https://www.ewstfashionlab.com/kimono...