Kimono

Hakama traditionally formed part of a complete outfit called a kamishimo (上下/裃). Worn by samurai and courtiers during the Edo period, the outfit included a formal kimono, hakama, and a sleeveless jacket with exaggerated shoulders called a kataginu. What is a samurai clothing called? A samurai kimono is the garment worn by men, women and […]

The Samurai developed their combat tactics through wrestling, hitting, swordsmanship, archery, riding, and knot tying. Their comprehensive fighting system would have encompassed Akido, Judo, Kendo, Iado, and Karate, among others. What was the samurai fighting style? The samurai were also proficient in hand-to-hand combat, using ancient techniques collectively known as jujitsu. The objective of the […]

When going into battle, samurai would eschew the kimono in favor of a two piece option. During the first half of the Edo Period, this would be a hitatare – basically a kimono top and wide, flowing trousers that enabled a more snug fit under his armor. What kind of kimono did samurai wear? Hakama […]

Yardage will depend on the length of the robe. I recommend purchasing at least 3 yards per garment. How many meters of fabric do you need to make a robe? The measurement for dresses are considered like this 2 Bodice length + 2 Skirt length (from waist) + Hem and seam allowance + sleeves + […]

How to Wear a Haori Coat 1 Layer a haori with neutral shirts. 2 Pair with jeans for a casual look. 3 Wear shorts with the haori in warmer weather. 4 Place a haori over a long skirt. 5 Layer the haori with sweaters. 6 Wear a haori over a dress. 7 Pair a haori […]

What’s the Difference Between Kimono and Yukata for Men? As with women’s kimono, men’s kimono and yukata are mainly distinguished by materials: kimono are usually silk, whereas yukata, lightweight robes for the summer months, are usually made from cotton or linen. How do you tell a yukata from a kimono? A kimono has a soft, […]

Shinto and Buddhism are the primary religions of Japan. According to the annual statistical research on religion in 2018 by the Government of Japan’s Agency for Culture Affairs, 66.7 percent of the population practices Buddhism, 69.0 percent practices Shintoism, 7.7 percent other religions. What is the basic culture of Japan? Japanese people always display modesty […]

It has a large back knot. The apprentice obi is richly decorated and can be longer than 16.4 feet. A full geisha obi measures 13.14 feet long and is tied into the simpler box knot. The obi knot is always tied in the back by a professional dresser or another geisha. What is the thing […]

Koshihimo Bring the center of your Koshi-himo to the center of the front panel, Mae-chushin, and wrap tightly around the hip bone twice. Entwine the ends twice and tie firmly. Cross them at the knot, and then tuck them under the Koshi-himo itself. How do you use Koshihimo? How to Use Elasticated Koshihimo Belts. Before […]

A kimono obi belt usually has its own supporting accessories to help hold it in place and shape it. Very often the kimono is held together by other ties and sashes hidden under the obi, the obi being the last touch. What is the belt on a kimono called? obi, wide sash or belt made […]

The Colors of a Geisha However, Peter Macintosh, who teaches geisha culture at Kansai University, adds: “They started wearing white makeup so their faces would reflect in the candle light.” Also, the younger the woman, the more red she wears. Why do the Japanese paint their face white? Since candlelight was not bright enough, Geishas […]

Sarashi (晒) It is used as underwear in the Edo period. For samurai, in case they are cut on abdomen by a sword, it had a role to prevent internal organs from spilling out. As clothes, with its greatly porous material, it is usually used in the summertime. Are sarashi still used? Today, sarashi is […]

Simply saying, jinbei is a short yukata. Jinbei are also Japanese traditional clothes but are more used as a kind of homeroom wear. Check out the picture above to see the difference between jinbei (left) and yukata (right). What is short kimono called? The haori (羽織) is a traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length jacket worn […]

Puffed sleeves are short and gathered to look like puffs of fabric. They give a youthful look to a top or dress. They are usually gathered into a narrow cuff or finished with elastic for maximum comfort. Girls dresses often use this type of sleeve. What should I wear to look younger? How To Dress […]

There are two fundamental types of sleeve: The Straight sleeves and. The Shaped sleeves. How are sleeves classified? Sleeves are classified as set in sleeve and open construction sleeve based upon the method of sewing. Set in sleeves are sleeves in which the side seams are attached to form a circular structure. Then it is […]

Obiage (帯揚げ, “obi bustle”) is a scarf-like length of cloth worn above the obi. Though it functions as decoration, it may also function to cover the obimakura and keep the upper part of the obi knot in place. The obiage can be worn by women at any age, with it being custom to show more […]

1) Put the kimono / yukata on like a robe, and let it hang loosely on your body. 2) Hold the ends of the kimono/yukata collars, and pick up the garment until the back hem rests just above the floor, and the front hem rests just above your feet. 3) Wrap the right-hand panel of […]

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Furisode, a beautiful style of long sleeve kimono, have a long history in Japanese ceremony and culture. Do kimonos have sleeves? The Kimono is the traditional dress of Japan. It has long sleeves and reaches from the shoulders all the way down to one’s heels. Different types of Kimono are worn depending on the occasion; […]