About

Crafting a New Vision:Kimonos Meet Digital Art

For more than 20 years, I have been deeply fascinated by the charm and incredible beauty of antique kimonos and have decided to open my own small but unique kimono salon in London to explore this path further.

Creating digital art, bringing together my passion of kimono and my worldview with AI technology, is my way of exploring new forms of creation.

The pandemic limited the freedom to enjoy and dress in kimono.  As long days and night passed gazing at these exquisite gowns indoors, an opportunity to start something new related to them, found my inspiration.

Even though AI technology is still in its infancy and constantly developing, with  certain aspects that are remarkably very slow.  I plan to continue creating original works that are enlivening, emotional and provocative. Step forward into my gallery….

Production

Japan boasts vivid landscapes within its four distinct seasons, with people cherishing the changing flowers of nature from spring to fall. Kimono designs are often inspired by this natural world and include elements such as flowers and birds, reflecting Japan’s unique aesthetic sensibility. These beautiful traditions have served as artistry in the creation of the kimono and remain as the essence of their imagination.

Uniting, history, diverse cultures and the latest technology, efforts are made to produce mesmerising art works, while bridging our stories of the old and the new.

Profile
Miwa

While at university in Kyoto, Miwa studied the kimono’s history, culture and wearing. In 2005, she gained her Kimono dressing license and became a Master and Instructor, able to teach the challenging task of how to wear the garment itself. 

While learning kimono as a passion, Miwa also built her career in advertising and web production, before establishing Wakana Inc., in Japan, in 2017. 

Her company works, to promote the significance and beauty of the kimono, in various designs, while also exhibiting this incredible costume, globally.

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We sell kimono robes, organize kimono exhibitions, advertise, and sell Kimono art.