Kimono

The shirts are styled on the long, cross-over style undergarment worn beneath kimono, known as shitagi (underwear). When dressing for battle, samurai would wear the shitagi over their fundoshi loincloth like a short kimono, crossing the garment over at the front and tying it with a waist cord. What clothing do samurais wear? The samurai’s […]

In the highly regulated society of the Tokugawa Shogunate, samurai women were allowed to wear silk kimonos. Unmarried women and young girls wore long-sleeved kimonos called “furisode.” Married women blackened their teeth and wore the regular sleeve length (thus easily identifying their marital status). Did female samurai wear armor? A number of legends of female […]

“Onna-Bugeisha”, literally meaning “woman warrior”, these samurai women were trained in martial arts and strategy, and fought alongside the samurai to defend their homes, families and honour. How many female samurai were there? For example, DNA tests on 105 bodies excavated from the Battle of Senbon Matsubaru between Takeda Katsuyori and Hojo Ujinao in 1580 […]

Taking care of your Ankara piece starts with pre-washing the fabric, because of the wax finish. Pre-washing will make sewing more manageable, and I would recommend pre-washing in cold water. Can you dry clean Ankara? Because of this process, the Ankara fabric is delicate. It needs proper care to avoid slacking, fading, and a loss […]

Instructions Prepare the Needle and Mark the Seam. Thread a needle with a piece of thread no longer than a yard. Make the First Stitch. Push the needle into the fabric where you want to start the seam. Continue to Stitch. Finish the Seam. What is the strongest stitch by hand? backstitchA backstitch is one […]

Running Stitch. Running stitch is the name for the super simple ‘in and out’ stitch that you would have learnt as a kid. For this design you are working the running stitch on the 2nd circle from the centre. What is a split stitch? Definition of split stitch : a fine chain stitch for outlining […]

How to do Four Basic Hand stitches The Running Stitch. This is probably the simplest hand stitch you’ll ever do. The Backstitch. This hard-working, long-wearing stitch is probably the sturdiest hand-stitch out there. The Whipstitch. The Slipstitch. What are the basic hands stitches? 1 How to Sew the Basic Hand Sewing Stitches: 1.1 Basting stitch. […]

1.5-2.5m. 1.5-2.5m fabric, depending on the length you want (I used 1.7m for mine)* Matching thread. Fabric scissors. Measuring tape. How much fabric do I need for a kimono? 2-3 yards of fabric, depending on your desired length. What fabric is used to make a kimono? Silk Fabrics for Kimono Although modern kimonos are commonly […]

Sew a straight stitch along the edges to secure the hem. Sew along all of the pinned areas slightly over ¼” (0.6 cm) from the fold to secure the hem. To hem the kimono bottom and opening, start at one of the bottom corners of the kimono and sew all the way around the edges […]

15 Best Robe Fabric Types For You To Choose From Wool. Wool is often the first thing that comes to people’s minds when thinking of fabric types that provide optimal, snuggly warmth. Fleece. Flannel. Cotton Waffle. Cotton Terry. Cotton Velour. Satin and Silk. Cashmere. How much fabric is needed for a robe? Yardage will depend […]

Yardage will depend on the length of the robe. I recommend purchasing at least 3 yards per garment. 1 or 2 spools of thread. How much fabric do I need for a kimono robe? 2-3 yards of fabric, depending on your desired length. Scissors. Pins. Measuring tape. What fabric should I use to make a […]

Koshihimo are thin belts that are used to keep a kimono tightly tied together. Traditionally they are simple strips of cotton or silk fabric, which can come loose after a while, and can be uncomfortable if worn too tight. What is a Furisode in Japan? The furisode is a kimono for young women with long […]

While Okuyama is happy to dress anyone up as a geisha — including Good Morning Britain host Richard Arnold — his only rule is that men must shave before asking for the full face of “shiro-nuri” (white makeup). Which Halloween costumes are offensive? 15 Offensive Halloween Costumes That Shouldn’t Exist A Holocaust victim. Anything involving […]

Kim Kardashian has a new name for her shapewear brand: Skims. After being criticized for cultural appropriation over the initial name of her shapewear brand — Kimono, which she revealed on June 25 — Kardashian is changing the brand’s name to Skims and has announced a Sept. 10 launch date. Why did Kim name Skims […]

Since then, KKW has ceased to exist, with the brand’s Instagram account posting ‘We’re currently away working on a new, more modern, elevated and sustainable brand and customer experience – the way Kim has always envisioned’, in August 2021. How much of KKW does Kim own? A savvy businesswoman, Kardashian sold a 20% stake in […]

We went through so many different names. We were thinking, “It’s like skin. It’s on your body. It’s [a second] skin.” But I wanted Kim in it — because that was the reason I [originally] picked Kimono, so I just thought, “Skim,” and then we put an “s” on the end because we kept on […]

In the statement, Kardashian explains that she is shutting down all previous iterations of her beauty line, so that; ‘We can relaunch fragrance in the future under a brand new name – and under a new web store where you purchase from all beauty categories under one site. ‘ Why did Kim change the name […]

Business Casual Attire Ties are not required. Choose subdued colours such as black, white, navy or beige, or if you wear patterns, make sure they are subtle, such as stripes or dots. Women usually wear a shirt and cardigan or jacket, knee-length skirt or trousers. In Japan, people do not wear a hat (cap) in […]

A Haori Himo is a Japanese Traditional tasseled Cord, used to tie the Haori (Kimono Jacket) and keep it closed. What is a Obijime cord? Obijime (帯締め) The obijime is one of the essential items when one wears kimono; it’s a string used to hold a kimono sash in place. It’s also called the obijime […]

‘enclosing rope’) are lengths of laid rice straw or hemp rope used for ritual purification in the Shinto religion. Shimenawa vary in diameter from a few centimetres to several metres, and are often seen festooned with shide—traditional paper streamers. What do ropes around trees in Japan mean? When you see it around a tree or […]