From vintage kimono masks to cool denim ones ones, there’s something out there to suit every taste. RECOMMENDED: Tokyo has a new face mask speciality shop with over 200 kinds of masks.

The second-hand kimono used to make these masks were purchased from professional shopkeepers and are less than 20 years old – meaning there are none of the paraffin chemicals used in older kimono.

And for nightclub hostesses, kimono maker Otozuki helped produce a face veil. East Asian nations outside Japan adopted mask-wearing in 2003 when SARS, another variant of the coronavirus, spread ...

They also seem to go well with “yukata” casual kimono. Erisho also offers patterned masks made of cotton. A limited number of masks are available at the store.

The "hiyakai" masks are sold by Ikebe, a kimono fabric shop that was established 58 years ago and is located in the city of Ise, Mie Prefecture.

The masks feature three vertical strips of cloth that form a curtain covering the nose and mouth, with the strip in the center being double thickness. Subscribe . August 17, 2023 .

YAMAGATA, Japan (Kyodo) -- A Japanese kimono maker has teamed up with a company that runs nightclubs to develop hostess-friendly face masks that make ...

One line of defense is the use of masks, and thanks to Japanese kimono maker Ototsuki, these face coverings don’t have to be unsightly at all. In fact, the new Face Veil they’ve developed can enhance ...

Fortunately, the Best-Travel-Store-Ever Flight 001 (8235 W 3rd Street, near Sweetzer, flight001.com) sells this posh kimono sleep mask, which should do the trick.