Nihon

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Dressing up the fabric of time in Kobe
Nara Period-style (710-794) karaginu (ancient Chinese garments); Perfect replica: A Momoyama Period-style (1573-1615) kosode (short-sleeved kimono)
Cheongsam | Chinese | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
c1932 Dress "The modern qipao (or cheongsam in Cantonese) was developed in Shanghai in the mid-1920s and was popularized by wealthy socialites. It was much more fitted than the original loose-fitting qipao." | The Met
The Kimono Gallery: Photo
Lady’s maid, Kamakura Period (1185-1333), Japan. Scan from book “The History of Women’s Costume in Japan.” Scanned by Lumikettu of Flickr. Meticulous 1930’s recreations of Japanese costume
The Kimono Gallery
Weaver of the Kofun Period (3rd to 6th century) , Japan. Scan from book “The History of Women’s Costume in Japan.” Scanned by Lumikettu of Flickr. Japanese costume many centuries ago…recreation accomplished in Kyoto during the 1930’s..
Old Rags
From Old Rags: Japanese woodblock fashion prints from 1887. More images at http://oldrags.tumblr.com/post/33657740380/japanese-woodblock-fashion-prints-from-1887#