Kimono Images of Culture, 1910-1950, in the Khalili CollectionsWords by Jacqueline Atkins One of the most recognizable aspects of Japanese culture, the kimono was once a vital everyday garment worn by adults and children across Japan. While the basic form of the T shaped, straight seamed, front wrapping kimono has changed very little over the centuries, the onset of the twentieth century ushered in a variety of influences, including western style clothing; a desire for practicality and comfort; the emergence of