ABOUT JAPANESE KIMONO
Everybody who love Japan stuffs should have known kimono.
YES! it was a Japanese traditional clothing for men and women that had existed since time immemorial.
Started when in the Edo era, kimono experienced changes still being maintained until this time.
For the model, Kimono's sleeve is slightly longer for women who are not yet married and obi (wide belt to tighten kimono) is even greater.
YES! it was a Japanese traditional clothing for men and women that had existed since time immemorial.
Started when in the Edo era, kimono experienced changes still being maintained until this time.
For the model, Kimono's sleeve is slightly longer for women who are not yet married and obi (wide belt to tighten kimono) is even greater.
ABOUT KIMONO
Kimono means wearing a cloth
Kimono comes from the word ki means wearing and Mono means clothing. So, the meaning is wearing a cloth. Too easy, isn't it?
However, pricing and how to sew a kimono is not easy thing. Why? Silk kimono can be appreciated to U.S. $ 5,000 or more, even up to U.S. $ 30,000 for a complete set with obi, geta (sandals for special kimono) and other accessories. How to wear it is also not arbitrary and there is own name for it, namely Kitsuke.
So, don't be surprised if Japanese people themselves are unable to buy silk kimono. Usually, their parents inherit their silk kimono. Only officials, artists, first class of sumo and the royal family who can easily replace silk kimono.
However, pricing and how to sew a kimono is not easy thing. Why? Silk kimono can be appreciated to U.S. $ 5,000 or more, even up to U.S. $ 30,000 for a complete set with obi, geta (sandals for special kimono) and other accessories. How to wear it is also not arbitrary and there is own name for it, namely Kitsuke.
So, don't be surprised if Japanese people themselves are unable to buy silk kimono. Usually, their parents inherit their silk kimono. Only officials, artists, first class of sumo and the royal family who can easily replace silk kimono.
The Book of Kimono: The Complete Guide to Style and Wear
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WHEN JAPANESE USE KIMONO?
Yukata is a casual kimono
They hire a silk kimono per day for weddings, but for formal parties, such as: fireworks festivals and new year party, they wear yukata.
In short, yukata is a casual kimono, more relaxed and more simple. Yukata means bathing suits because at first yukata was only used at the time before and after bathing.
But now, it is not limited to use yukata anytime and anywhere. In summer, there will be more people who wear yukata because they feel cool.
In short, yukata is a casual kimono, more relaxed and more simple. Yukata means bathing suits because at first yukata was only used at the time before and after bathing.
But now, it is not limited to use yukata anytime and anywhere. In summer, there will be more people who wear yukata because they feel cool.
MANY KINDS OF KIMONO
Many people don't know if kimono has a lot of kinds, according to the level of formality and status of the wearer.
A. Uchikake
Uchikake is white or red light colored formal kimono worn by the bridge when wedding day.
B. Kurotomesode
Kurotomesode is a formal black kimono worn by the parents at their son's wedding day.
C. Furisode
Furisode is kimono worn by unmarried women on formal occasions while seijin shiki, a traditional ceremony to celebrate teen girl who grow up
D. Irotomesode
Irotomesode is a semiformal kimono worn by married women to attend a family wedding ceremony.
E. Homongi, Tsukesage and Edo Komon
Homongi, Tsukesage and Edo Komon are semi-formal kimono which may be used by women who are married or not married to attend formal and semi formal occasions.
F. Maiko Hikizuri or Susohiki
Maiko Hikizuri or Susohiki is kimono worn specifically by the maiko and geisha.
G. Iromuji
Iromuji is a kimono that is used for tea ceremony
H. Yukata
It is generally made of cotton sewed by the machine, while silk kimono is entirely by expert hands. Therefore, the price of yukata was affordable but quite different with silk kimono
KIMONO SEWING PATTERN
Japanese Kimono Pattern: Folkwear 113
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