Kimono

Traditionally, haoris are worn without a belt. However, if you prefer, you can wear your haori coat with a belt. Place it over your favorite base shirt and bottom or dress and then add a belt for a cinched look. Wearing the haori this way is similar to wearing a belt with a sweater, dress, […]

The furisode is a kimono for young women with long sleeves that hang down to the ankles or calves. Worn on formal occasions such as weddings and Coming-of-Age Day (a national holiday in January), they typically come in gorgeous colors and decorative patterns. What is the difference between furisode and kimono? ‘Kimono’ and ‘furisode’: a […]

obi, wide sash or belt made of satin or a stiff silk material, worn since ancient times in Japan to secure the kimono. A woman’s obi is about 12 feet (370 cm) long and 10 inches (25 cm) wide; a man’s obi is about three-fourths as long and one-sixth as wide. How does kimono match […]

Kids aged three (boys and girls), five (boys only) and seven (girls only) go to the nearest shrine to pray for their growth and good health. Kids usually dress in kimono for their first time on this day, a very popular occasion for parents to get professional pictures taken of their children to mark the […]

From the above picture you can spot some obvious differences between men’s and women’s kimono. Color: Women’s kimono tend to have more color varieties, usually with vibrant colors like red, pink and purple, while male kimono stick to the subtle colors of black, brown, navy and grey. What is male version of kimono? Yukata are […]

Both men and women wear kimono. They can be worn year-round and have different seasonal styles – unlined in summer, lined in autumn and spring, and padded in winter. There are also different types of kimono depending on the occasion as well as the wearer’s social status. What gender is a kimono for? Today, Kimonos […]

A kimono has a soft, full-width collar; whereas a yukata has a half-width and stiffer collar, due to the material it is made from. In addition, a kimono typically has at least two collars, one close to the neck and one just below called a juban collar. A yukata only has one collar as a […]

1: Wear Left over Right Always, absolutely always, wear the left side over the right side. Only dead people have their kimono worn right over left. What does it mean when a kimono is right over left? Kimono Rule #1: Left over Right Only dead people have their kimono worn right over left. Do you […]

What is the Kimono? 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; Kimonos for everyday wear are a lot simpler than those for formal occasions. What kind of dress […]

In contrast, vibrant green and pink floral patterns are used on kimonos and other clothing articles to symbolize peace, life, and happiness. Do kimono colors mean anything? Kimono color meanings Japanese kimono colors denote different meanings but it is the color of the Obi that is especially important. So if you see a woman wearing […]

Juban. Juban; undershirt for kimono (it is also called juhan, jiban), is one of the undershirts for wafuku (Japanese traditional clothes). What is the shirt under a kimono called? What is a Hakama? Hakama are a pant-like garment worn over a kimono. What are the parts of a kimono called? Sode-tsuke (袖付): the inner armhole […]

To keep the look of a sleeveless kimono light and airy, you’ll want to pair it with a sleeveless shirt. With the bold print, I chose to layer mine over an otherwise all-white look. A white, cotton sleeveless tank is easy to layer underneath. What do you call a sleeveless kimono? This is considered the […]

purity. White Kimono Worn at the Wedding Ceremony “White” has the meaning of “purity” and “ready to be dyed in the customs of the house one wedded to”. Therefore, at the wedding, the bride wears a kimono called Shiromuku (白無垢 stain-less white). What do kimono colors mean? In Japan, there are only four colors to […]

Koshi-himo 腰ひも are thin cotton sashes used to tie the nagajuban and kimono closed. You’ll need at least 2 of these, perhaps 3, but they are simple and inexpensive. A more specific accessory known as a korin belt can be used in place of a third koshi-himo to hold the kimono collar in place. What […]

There are actually three different furisode kimono types with different sleeve lengths; the Kofurisode (小振袖) with short sleeves, the Chu-furisode (中振袖) with medium sleeves and the Ofurisode (大振袖) with sleeves almost reaching the ground. What is a short sleeved kimono called? The kosode (小袖, lit. ‘small sleeves’) was a type of short-sleeved Japanese garment, and […]

Kimonos are often hung facing the wall, with the ends spread open and clipped to the sleeves to display the full range of colors and back details. If the front of the kimono has beautiful detail, you can hang it facing out instead, with the coordinating obi hanging underneath. How do you hang a kimono? […]

It is also popularly offered at history-themed amusement parks, such as Toei Eigamura in Kyoto or Nikko Edomura. Typical fees for a basic kimono or yukata start from around 4000-5000 yen and include the obi belt, sandals and accessories. How much is a kimono in Kyoto? At ¥35,000 ($310) for silk kimono rental, it’s a […]

Let your arm hang to the side and place the tape measure along the slope of your shoulder, and then angle it down to match the length of your arm to your wrist. This is called the yuki, and it helps to ensure that the sleeve of the kimono is not too short along your […]

There are a variety of kimono accessories, both for practical use and embellishment, when it comes to kimono and yukata. Koshihimo, datejime, and obi-ita are vital for tying kimono or yukata. Obiage, obimakura, and obijime are vital for tying obi in the otaiko style. Why is it disrespectful to wear accessories with a kimono? Believe […]

1 : a loose robe with wide sleeves that is traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by a Japanese person. 2 : a loose dressing gown worn chiefly by women. What is a kimono and why is it important? The kimono is a powerful symbol of Japanese heritage, but it is […]