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Woman wearing traditional Japanese kimono and okobo
Filename: 252-10949.jpg
Size: 3395 x 5092 (5.4MB)
Date: 4th August 2008
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Gavin Hellier/Robert Harding
Job Title: Photographer
© Robert Harding 2008 - All Rights Reserved
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Woman wearing traditional Japanese kimono and okobo
Woman wearing traditional Japanese kimono and okobo (tall wooden shoes), Kyoto, Kansai region, island of Honshu, Japan, Asia
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 1173719
© Robert Harding 2008 - All Rights Reserved
Asian Ethnicity Change Charm Decoration Fashion Feminine Foot Wear Friend Friendship Glamour High Honshu Japanese Kansai Kimono Kyoto Life Style Low Section Lower Body Only Women Oriental Precarious Rapport Robe Shoes Stepping Style Tall Togetherness Walk Far East Japanese Kimono Platform Shoe Wooden Shoe
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of traditional Japanese culture and fashion. In the bustling streets of Kyoto, a woman gracefully walks wearing a stunning kimono paired with okobo, tall wooden shoes. Her vibrant attire stands out against the backdrop of this ancient city in the Kansai region. The image portrays not only style and glamour but also friendship as another woman accompanies her on this journey. Together, they embrace their heritage and showcase the beauty of Japanese traditions. The intricate details of the kimono are highlighted in this close-up shot, showcasing its decorative charm. The woman's confident steps on these precarious wooden shoes add to the allure and uniqueness of her outfit. This photograph transports us to a different time and place, allowing us to appreciate Japan's rich cultural heritage. It symbolizes how tradition seamlessly blends with modern life in Kyoto, creating a harmonious balance between past and present. Gavin Hellier's expert photography captures every aspect of this scene - from the colors that pop off the page to capturing both women from a side view perspective. This vertical composition adds depth to their lower bodies while emphasizing their rapport as they walk together through life. Whether you have traveled to Asia or dreamt about it, this print serves as a reminder of Japan's enchanting beauty and invites you into its world where customs come alive through fashion choices like these iconic kimonos paired with okobo shoes.
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