Kimono is so widely known that the word itself has become a part of the English language. From the very heart of Japanese culture, this iconic garment was worn on a daily basis in 19th-century Japan. Its beginnings can be traced back over a thousand years, to the Heian period (794–1185), from what was known […] The post Unraveling The Kimono: Vocabulary, Symbolism and Different Types appeared first on Coto Academy.

Inspirations and ideas of types of kimono and yukata for foreigners wear / kimono and yukata that matches suit to foreigners

Not all kimonos are the same. Here is a list of kimonos worn by women according to their status, occasion, season or use.

Nothing like a week of hideous 'fashion/artistic' monstrosities to appreciate the proper shape and design and colour palettes of traditional Kimono. Even in the more meh* form. *Meh being used here...

Japanese kimono by ~marihaya

#kimono Part 1: The basic shape of a kimono Kimono is all about straight lines and squares. There are no curves, and the only triangle bit is the collar area. The basic shapes are the same for men and women, but the holes in sleeves are different.

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