Japanese woman with doll or children.
Japanese clothing and hairstyle. Postcard from c. 1920th.

Japanese clothing and hairstyle. Postcard from c. 1920th.
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.