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Kimono Women

kimono women
Question: Do a lot of Japanese women still wear the traditional kimono in Japan as everyday wear?

Answer: actually, no. you never really see kimonos at all. most people wear western clothes, but you will see some women wearing a form of thin kimono called "yukata" walking down the street or sitting on the subway. they either have some cultural function to attend, or they work at a fancy hotel or restaurant where traditional japanese attire is required. no one wears yukata just for the hell of it...

Furisode Kimono for Women


Kimono Sleeves Pattern

kimono sleeves pattern
Question: What kind of kimono is this?

Today Mother bought me a kimono from an antique store. It's white and has only a basic floral pattern on it, and a golden dragon on the back. It also has short sleeves, not long flowing ones like I've seen on most kimonos.

Answer: I believe that is a yukata.It is only a kimono if it requires lots of layers underneath and and obi. If it ties up itself, then its not a kimono or a yukata, its just a asian inspired dress