Kimono

Kimono are traditionally made from a single bolt of fabric known as a tanmono, which is roughly 11.5 metres (38 ft) long and 36 centimetres (14 in) wide for women, and 12.5 metres (41 ft) long and 42 centimetres (17 in) wide for men. How big should a kimono be? Check the Width A kimono […]

Zori are always worn with tabi socks, which is why they are not usually the choice for a yukata outfit, when tabi socks are not worn. Zori slippers are modern footwear made from a style known as nuno zori, which are a traditional type of Japanese sandal, and a popular handicraft often seen in the […]

Zori. Zori are the best choice for kimono, but they can also be worn with yukata. These rounded sandals can be made from vinyl, cork, brocade or any number of modern materials. What are the kimono shoes called? GetaGeta (下駄) ( pl. geta) are traditional Japanese footwear resembling flip-flops. A kind of sandal, geta have […]

What is the best way to display an antique or vintage kimono? The Japanese traditionally use a special kimono rack for free-standing display. The garments are hung over the top pole, then the front panels are spread outward and fastened to the side standards with clips. How do you wrap a traditional kimono? How to […]

Traditional Footwear Made to Fit Your Kimono When you put on a kimono, you should wear traditional Japanese sandals such as geta or zori. Tsujiya is a 100-year-old footwear specialty store where you can have your very own geta or zori sandals customized and made. What should you not wear with a kimono? Don’t go […]

11 Essential Japanese Kimono Accessories You’ll Need Obi Belts. SHOP THE LOOK | Obi Belts. Obidome, Obijime, Obiage. SHOP THE LOOK | Kimono Accessories. Kanzashi Hair Accessories. SHOP THE LOOK | Sakura Bouquet Kanzashi. 4. Japanese Sandals. Nagajuban. Koshihimo Belt. Kimono Hanger. Vintage Haori Jackets. Can you wear accessories with a kimono? 3) No watch, […]

The haori (羽織) is a traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono. What are Japanese sweaters called? 1. Kimono. The most iconic and easily recognisable of all traditional Japanese wear, the kimono (着物) is still a staple piece for many Japanese people and is growing in international appeal too. What’s the difference […]

Women’s Yukata/Kimono Kimono dimensions Size Length (cm) Back width + Right front + Left front (cm) Yukata S (135cm) 135 145 Yukata S (137cm) 137 152 Yukata M (140cm) 140 145 How wide is a kimono? Kimono are traditionally made from a single bolt of fabric known as a tanmono, which is roughly 11.5 metres […]

Unlike a regular kimono, a geisha kimono exposes her neckline — in Japanese culture, this is considered the most sensual part of a woman. Every geisha has a dresser — (kitsuke) geisha-style kimono are very difficult to put on correctly, and it’s almost impossible for a woman to dress one herself. What kind of kimono […]

The obi or sash is also simpler and easier to tie. Put on the yukata with undergarments worn below. First wrap the right side of the yukata around to your left hip. Then wrap the left side over the right. Holding the yukata closed, wrap the sash around yourself two to three times. Tie the […]

Hanfu. Hanfu has influenced the traditional clothing of many neighbouring cultures, including the Korean hanbok, the Japanese kimono, the Okinawan ryusou, and the Vietnamese áo giao lĩnh. Hanfu Simplified Chinese 汉服 Traditional Chinese 漢服 Literal meaning “Han Chinese’s attire” What is a Chinese kimono? Silk robes that came from China around the 3rd century. Japanese […]

Step 1: Use a Western-style toilet. Step 2: Put a handkerchief under your chin so as to not stain the kimono with your make-up or sweat. Step 3: Pull your sleeves up and tuck them into the obi-domé rope-like belt. Make sure the obimé knot does not come untied. Do Japanese men sit to pee? […]

Chirimen Silk. Chirimen Silk It’s primarily used for kimono and home textiles as it’s a particularly durable fabric and such high-quality silk that it can be dyed several times. It is created by weaving raw silk with raw silk wefts that have been twisted around 3,000-4,000 times per meter. What are kimonos usually made of? […]

The left side of your kimono ALWAYS comes over the right end of it. First you cover your chest by tucking the right end of the kimono to your left, then cover the right side with the left side, and finally wrap yourself with the belt. In other words, make a “y” below your chin. […]

Denim jackets, kimonos, bomber jackets are also too casual for business casual attire, so leave them for your free time. How do you wear a kimono business casual? With a V-Neck Sleeveless Blouse (tucked) + Culottes + Waist Belt + Pendant Necklace + Heels. With a Dress + Waist Belt + Pendant Necklace + Hat […]

Obiage (帯揚げ, “obi bustle”) is a scarf-like length of cloth worn above the obi. What is the thing on the back of a kimono? Obi BeltWhat is an Obi Belt? An obi belt is a long decorative belt that is wrapped around the body to wear a Japanese kimono or yukata. They have no fastening, […]

Definition of kimono sleeve : a sleeve cut in one piece with the bodice. How do kimono sleeves work? Short kimono-sleeves are cut just under the shoulder. Sometimes they are cut in a vertical line which reduces the amount of fabric, while other times they are cut at a horizontal line which makes the sleeve […]

The classic T-Shape of doll’s clothes is a Kimono Sleeve. The Dolman Sleeve is similar in that it is cut as part of the bodice, but it has a different shape, joining the bodice far lower down – they are often called Bat Wing sleeves in reference to this shape – and are more common […]

Kimono sleeves are cut together with the front and back bodice. The kimono sleeve is always cut with a deeper armhole than the set in sleeve. That is in these types of sleeves there are no shoulder seam or armhole seam. The sleeve runs from the side seam of the sleeve to the side seam […]

It is a formal dress and most Koreans keep a hanbok for special times in their life such as wedding, Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), and Seollnal (Korean New Year’s), Children wear hanbok during their first birthday celebration (Hangul: 돌잔치) etc. Is there a Korean kimono? Hanbok worn by Koreans today is the most similar with the […]