In the Heian era, clothing evolved to be more suitable to Japanese customs. The style became more elegant, the type nobles tended to like. The female aristocratic style, "Jyunihitoe" (twelve layers) and the males' "Sokutai" (court dressing) were introduced.

During the Kamakura /Muromachi era, "Kosode" (small sleeves), which had previously been a type of underwear, developed as clothes for common people. This is the prototype of the Kimono today.

After the "Sengoku Jidai" (Civil war period), there was a remarkable growth in arts and craft skills in the Azuchi-Momoyama era. With improvements in dyeing and foil sewing, a more the luxurious and splendid Kimono type started to appear among upper-class people.

In the Edo era during the "Period of National Isolation", Japan developed its unique culture when it refrained from exchanging with other countries for about 300 years. In addition to aristocrats and samurai, wealthy merchants became enthusiastic about clothing. The merchants' common clothes called "Kosode" were decorated with beautiful patterns using the Yuzen dyeing technique and gold & silver embroidery. This greatly increased their sense of luxury and is almost the same as today's Kimono. In the mid-Edo era, the size of the "Obi" (belt) was enlarged and a variety of ways of tying the obi was introduced. It can be said that the shape of the Kimono was determined in the Edo era.

Nowadays, Japanese people who wear the Kimono for daily clothes are not very common. However, according to Japanese aesthetics, the Kimono is essential as a formal dress for celebrations, theatrical costumes or as works of art.

"In the field of artisan skills, Italy and Japan are similar with numerous common points". It has been said that people who create things with such dexterity can only be found in Italy and Japan. Japanese artisans rely on their own experience and sensitivity to please consumers while doing their job seriously and carefully. They believe their skills put life into their work and because Japanese people believe that there is life in any creation, it is common to repair or improve old things to recycle.

In the process of producing Kimonos, 20 or 30 artisans, such as garment weavers, Yuzen dyeing artisans, crest printing artisans, tailors and so on, are involved in making a single Kimono. Kimonos from Kyoto are famous for "colorful" characteristics with vivid patterns and gold and silver threads.

Yuzen dyeing, which involves splitting the manufacturing process into different parts for different specialists to finish the Kimono, is one of its special characteristics. Adding embroidery and foil to the colorful and gorgeous pattern to show a dazzling and luxurious dye can also be said to represent Japan.

The artisans believe in creating "excellent products" and put their souls into their work. That’s why Kimonos fascinate everyone regardless of the time or place.