Japanese Kimono

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The Beautiful of Asian Women Traditional Dress

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