Heian Kimono

For less formal wear the Heian court nobles dressed in the Japanese kimono style referred to as noshi.

Although the sleeves were long and full like those of the sokutai kimono, various ornaments of rank of the noshi kimono were eliminated to facilitate freer movement.

Japanese Hunting Kimono - Kariginu

The Heian Period hunting kimono was called kariginu. With horseback riding and the drawing of a bow in mind, particular attention was given to the sleeves of these Japanese kimono. These were narrow and were attached by sewing under the arm, but not at the top of the shoulder, and had strings at the cuffs with which they could be closed.