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One bolt, ¥400,000: Why Japan’s Oshima ‘tsumugi’ silk costs a pretty penny
Prized for its rich blackness and stately designs, the fabric is a staple in the world of high-class kimono.
Prized for its rich blackness and stately designs, the fabric is a staple in the world of high-class kimono.
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