Kimono is the traditional dress for Japanese women. Of course, with the invent of LEDs and technology, the traditional Kimono gets a make-over, that is with 444 LEDs and the author includes schematics for you to follow her design too.
The LED KIMONO PROJECT is a new light/sound instrument designed and fabricated by composer Miya Masaoka. This prototype consists of a single handmade sleeve, embroidered with 444 LED’s (light emitting diodes that respond to musical and physical conditions and act at times as a low-resolution monitor interpreting live video.
See video of the LED Kimono in action:
video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66eVGDEuoK4
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