China is criminalising clothing 'hurtful to the spirit and sentiments of the nation' – could this mean a kimono ban?
- Written by: Antonia Finnane, Professor (honorary), The University of Melbourne
Ryo Yoshitake/UnsplashIn August 2022 a young woman wearing a yukata – a simple, summer-weight kimono – was having her photo taken on a street in picturesque Suzhou, China, when she was accosted by a police officer. Following an angry exchange, partly captured on her phone, she was arrested for disturbing the public peace.
The Suzhou...