Shōgun, the FX miniseries "set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war", recently concluded its run. It was acclaimed for its historically accurate representation of Japanese culture. One of the many praised aspects was its costume design by Carlos Rosario. Go behind the scenes and see how Carlos brought this time period of feudal Japan to life.

From FX: "“The costumes tell a story of their own.” Costume Designer Carlos Rosario brings us into the process of constructing an ornate and authentic Japanese wardrobe for Shōgun, down to every stitch, brushstroke, and hand-dyed feather.

Based on James Clavell’s novel, FX’s Shōgun is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village."

Watch the video below to see how these designs of the past came to be.