Kimono

A bundle of Silk Kimono fabric consists of ten pieces of mostly silk kimono textiles, in pieces sized approximately about 7″ wide by 12″-14″ long. Our Kimono Silk bundles are assorted pieces that are taken from Vintage Silk Kimonos, so they have a little bit of everything in them. What is the bundle on the […]

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. What is the waistband […]

Obi. The obi is the larger outer sash or belt tied around the kimono. It comes in a variety of styles and materials and is the primary accessory used to complement the kimono. Maru obi and Fukuro obi are more formal styles, often with metallic threads and elaborate embroidery. What is the belt around a […]

It has long been regarded as a flower of good luck, used throughout the year as a symbol of encouragement. The three themes above, Pine,Bamboo and Plum, are often called “Sho-chiku-bai” (pine, bamboo, and plum), when seen together, and is considered an auspicious grouping. What does flowers on a kimono mean? Cherry Blossom (Sakura) with […]

The interesting thing about kimono is that they look entirely different depending on which occasion they are for, while the basic shape stays nonetheless the same. Style is determined by patterns, colors, and accessories. Do kimono patterns have meanings? Believed to live for a thousand years and to inhabit the land of the immortals, it […]

Kōjitsunagi (Interlaced Kō Characters) This pattern is named for the repeated use of the 工 (kō) character. The way the interlocking characters seem to stretch into infinity is associated with good fortune, and the design is often used in kimono material. What do different kimono patterns mean? PATTERNS: Seigaiha is a pattern of overlapping circles, […]

1) Pull the end of the eri forward and make sure it is at equal hight. 2) Always wrap the kimono with the left side over the right. 3) Make sure the fold at the back is at the center of your body. 4) To prevent the kimono from opening again, use a koshi-himo. How […]

Layer your kimono over a tank top with a pair of relaxed style shorts or boyfriend jeans, teamed back with a neutral sandal, layers of fringing necklaces and a fedora hat for a “casual chic” look. Look 2. Try wearing a slim long line maxi dress or skirt with a fitted racer back top under […]

The haori (羽織) is a traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono. Resembling a shortened kimono with no overlapping front panels (okumi), the haori typically features a thinner collar than that of a kimono, and is sewn with the addition of two thin, triangular panels at either side seam. Are short kimonos […]

“Gi” in Japanese means “clothing”, while “Kimono” is the traditional Japanese garment often worn for ceremonies. Are gi and kimono the same? In Brazilian jiu jitsu, the all-important uniform (top and trousers) is more than often called a gi, though the majority of Portuguese speaking countries still refer to it as a kimono. Is a […]

However, each country has developed its own original culture due to their own national characteristic and endemism, In traditional clothing, though Korea and Japan share the same origin, they have developed their own form, Hanbok and Kimono, which have completely different looks. What is a kimono called in Korea? hanbokThe hanbok (in South Korea) or […]

Wearing a kimono The garment is fastened with an obi, which is fixed at the back. The clothing consists of several parts, in summer, three layers, four in winter. Since the formal kimono is made of delicate fabric, one wears layers. What are the parts of the kimono? 10 Kimono Layers Nagajuban. Kimono are difficult […]

There are many types of obi for women, with certain types of obi worn only with certain types of kimono to certain occasions. Often, the obi can adjust the formality of the entire kimono outfit, with the same kimono being worn to occasions of differing formality depending on the obi worn with it. What is […]

Kimono Rule #1: Left over Right Only dead people have their kimono worn right over left. What does right over left kimono mean? Kimono worn right over left were reserved for the dead. Ghosts, spirits and such characters who were dead wore them that way, and that is how they’re worn on a body during […]

The quickest way to stop your dress from falling off your shoulders is to tuck it with safety pins. Most dresses fall off shoulders because of a loose fit. Tucking the two hems under the arms together guarantees a tighter fit around the shoulders. How do you fix a strap that keeps falling down? The […]

“There are what are called the “three primary colors” for a Japanese wedding kimono: white, black and red. White can be seen on shiromuku (all white wedding kimono) and black in some hikizuri (trailing kimono), but where do we see red used? Why are wedding kimono white? White Kimono Worn at the Wedding Ceremony “White” […]

Not “normal” underwear When wearing a kimono, you are expected to wear a “hadajuban” and “koshimaki” directly on your naked skin (the “juban” comes over those). Traditionally, you don’t wear panties, but nowadays most women do. What do people wear underneath kimono? When wearing a Kimono, you are expected to wear a “hadajuban” and “koshimaki” […]

Yukata are worn by men and women. Like other forms of traditional Japanese clothing, Yukata are made with straight seams and wide sleeves. What is a men’s yukata called? In the west, the Japanese men kimono is also called “Kimono Robe Men” or “men’s Japanese kimono robe”. When compared with the gara/pattern of women kimonos, […]

noun. ( kəˈmoʊnə) A loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese. Antonyms. undress. robe. What’s another word for kimono? In this page you can discover 11 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for kimono, like: nightgown, kurta, headdress, chiffon, yukata, sarong, shawl, polka-dot, kaftan, ballgown and sequinned. What is the opposite of […]

The samurai’s everyday wear was a kimono, usually consisting of an outer and inner layer. Normally made of silk, the quality of the kimono depended on the samurai’s income and status. Beneath the kimono, the warrior wore a loincloth. Did samurai use kimono? Kimono of the Edo Period The samurai of each domain wore “samurai […]