Japanese Kimono
A Japanese Kimono forms an important part of
Japanese
culture, Kimono's are made for men and woman and are traditional garments
within Japan.
There are many different types of kimono styles, these vary depending on the
occasion, the different styles range from formal to very casual, Kimono's
also come in many different types of fabric, including silk, cotton and
polyester.
There are many places to Buy Japanese Kimono these include many online shops
that specialize in selling kimonos and kimono related items.
Kimonos are also worn in various sports including,
Kendo and
Sumo wrestling,
men's kimonos are a lot simpler than women's kimono's in designs and sleeve
lengths.
Formal Kimono's are generally made from high quality silk, these tend to be
higher price than their cotton or polyester counterparts, silk kimono's are
used a lot in traditional weddings and can even change in style during the
different seasons.
In today's modern Japan women are taught how to wear a kimono by attending
special kimono school that show the proper way to dress in a kimono,
traditionally this knowledge was passed down from mother to daughter,
however in modern Japan, kimonos are usually worn for special occasions
only.
Kimonos are traditional wedding wear and can cost a large some of money,
some kimonos cost up to $10,000, for those that can't afford the prices
there are rental stores where kimono can be rented at a set price for the
day.
White tabi socks are the first item of clothing that is worn with a kimono,
next is undergarment slips, these are known as juban, these are 2 items of
clothing, a white top and a skirt, the next thing to do is to put on the
kimono and make sure the back seam is in the center, the kimono is then
wrapped to the right side of the body then overlapped from the left.
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