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  • Informational website on Japanese kimono and history of the Japanese kimono including mens kimonos, womens kimonos, kids kimonos and kimono patterns.
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  • Japanese kimonos are traditional and national costumes of Japan. In the past, every Japanese men, women and children all wore Japanese kimonos on a daily basis. Nowadays, less and less people wear Japanese kimonos.
    Japanese_Kimonos.html
  • A kimono of fine quality silk requires special care to keep it clean and free from stains. You should wash your hands before putting the kimono on and before taking the kimono off.
    Cleaning_the_Kimono.html
  • What is a haori? A Japanese haori is a lightweight coat which was formerly a cape worn for traveling. The word haori is a form of the Japanese verb haoru, which means "to put on."
    Haori.html
  • Tabi (or tabi socks) in Japanese kimono wear are the split toed socks. Japanese tabi or Japanese tabi socks are pure white, lined split toed socks.
    Tabi.html
  • Zori are Japanese sandals. Japanese zori sandals are worn outdoors with tabi (tabi socks).
    Zori.html
  • Geta is Japanese wooden sandals. Japanese wooden geta sandals are worn with kimonos in place of tabi socks and zori sandals.
    Geta.html
  • The Japanese yukata is an unlined cotton kimono. Traditional Japanese yukata robe was put on after coming out of a hot steaming bath. Yukata fabric is cotton.
    Yukata.html
  • The Japanese takes their traditional culinary arts of cooking very seriously. Not only they ensure their food is prepared to perfection in both taste and presentation, they also pride themselves in the culinary arts of tea ceremony.
    Culinary_Kimono.html
  • Anime kimono depicts what real Japanese kimono looks like. Most anime kimono are colorful, indicating the joy and laughter. Different Japanese anime characters wear different types of kimono, ranging from old times Japan to modern times.
    Anime_Kimono.html
  • Below is a picture of a Japanese kimono showing different parts of the kimono. Through the kimono diagram below, you can learn about different parts of a Japanese kimono.
    Kimono_Diagram.html
  • The Japanese Obi refers to several different types of sashes worn with the Japanese kimono and keikogi by both men and women.
    Japanese_Obi.html
  • There are different types of obi. The classification of Japanese obi is based on the way in which they are made and has relation to the occasions on which they are worn.
    Types_of_Obi.html
  • Below is a chart of different types of obi and specifications. Different types of obi are compared by average length, width and occasions worn.
    Different_Obi_Compared.html
  • There are many different parts to the Japanese kimono. Below is a list of different parts of a kimono. When putting on a kimono, it is important to learn to name the parts to the Japanese kimonno.
    Kimono_Parts.html
  • Nowadays there are handbags to go with each type of Japanese kimono. Kimono handbags come in different colors, styles and patterns to suit each type of kimono it is intended to go with. Below is an example of a Kimono handbag and a Japanese kimono it goes great with.
    Kimono_Handbags.html
  • Kuro Tomesode or Black Tomesode is Japan's premier formal kinomo for married women.
    Kuro_Tomesode.html

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