Yamagata – A kimono-maker has teamed up with a nightclub operator to develop hostess-friendly face masks that make it easy to sip drinks and create an alluring atmosphere.
Inspired by face veils worn by belly dancers, the masks feature three vertical strips of cloth that form a curtain covering the nose and mouth, with the strip in the center being double thickness.
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