1853-founded Chikusen in Tokyo is recognised as having one of the finest reputations for kimono fabrics – it’s lauded in particular for its dyeing and hand-printing. The technique used is called Katazome, and involves dyeing by hand using hand-engraved paper stencils. All colours are vegetable-based, the most common being indigo. This Nazzy Beglari hand-loomed robe spotlights this meticulous process on one side and silk-cotton ikat on the reverse. It’s complete with hand-embroidered glass beads added by Abu Dhabi-based artisans.