Japanese Kimono

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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. When putting on a Japanese Kimono and the obi, it is useful and convenient to pay out all the different parts of the Japanese Kimono beforehand. You may even need needle and thread to sew the half collar to the collar of the under kimono.

What are the different parts of a kimono called?

Below are what the different parts of a Japanese Kimono called.

1. Tabi - split toed socks
2. Hadajuban - undershirt
3. Susoyoke - half slip
4. Towels or body pads
5. Nagajuban - full length under kimono
6. Han eri - half collar
7. Eri shin - half collar lining
8. Chikara nuno - collar adjustment
9. Date-jime or date-maki - waistband or under sash
10. Koshi himo - sash
11. Kimono belt
12. Obi
13. Kari himo - temporary cord
14. Obi ita - Obi stay
15. Obi makura - Obi pad
16. Obi age - Bustle sash
17. Obi jime - Obi cord
18. Zori - sandals

Below is a chart of different Types of Obi and specifications. Different Types of Obi are compared by average length, width and occasions worn.

Maru Obi

Width	Length	Occasion worn
32 cm	420 cm	Formal, ceremonial, weddings

Fukuro Obi

Width	Length	Occasion worn
30 cm	420 cm	Formal, ceremonial (less formal than the Maru obi)

Nagoya obi

Width	Length	Occasion worn
30 cm	360 cm	Casual, in town

Fukuro Nagoya obi

Width	Length	Occasion worn
30 cm	360 cm	Traveling, casual

Odori obi

Width	Length	Occasion worn
31 cm	450 cm	Ceremonial in Odori

Haraawase obi

Width	Length	Occasion worn
31 cm	420 cm	Occasions other than ceremonial or formal

Hotoe obi

Width	Length	Occasion worn
30 cm 23 cm 15 cm	390 cm 320 cm 320 cm	Traveling, summer festival, casual

HanHaba obi

Width	Length	Occasion worn
15 cm	320-360 cm	Casual and children's wear