A collection of handmade, rare kimono, some dating from the 1920s and ’30s, has been exhibited in Merseyside, the Liverpool Echo reported on 4 February.
The showcase at West Kirby Library, entitled “Aspects of Japan”, was assembled by local woman Franki Aston. The highlight was a selection of uchikake (a trailing robe worn over a kimono), which are traditionally worn by a bride during the wedding ceremony.
Modern kimono were also on display, along with jackets and belts, with some items available for purchase and costing more than £300.