Kamakura

The Kamakura Period

The Kamakura period dated from 1185 to 1333 A.D. The Kamakura period was characterized by the rising influence of the military class and wariors. Japanese people in the Kamakura period had no paience or need for elaborate costimes such as the kimono.

Japanese kimonos were not in fashion the Kamakura period. However, during the Kamakura period, Kosode (meaning small sleeves) were re introduced. The Kosode form of clothing is closely related to the shape of the kimono today.

The Muromachi and Momoyama Periods

After the Kamakura period, the Muromachi Period and the Momoyama Period marked Japan's struggles between the military, political and religious factions. They fought to gain the control over the islands of Japan. From the 1300 to the 1600s, Japan was in turmoil.

Finally, the Shogunate, the military, came to power and controlled Japan.

Kamakura Period | Ceremonial Kimono | Kosode