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The living wear the dead for display. This assertion is profound in its simplicity. When viewed in isolation, the garments appear to have no intrinsic meaning. However, when considered within the context of cultural traditions, their significance becomes evident.

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Death is important in many cultures except in modern society where it has degenerated into a nice fashion item.

Kimono (Kosode), Japan, 1840-1860