Kimono knowledge and kitsuke tips
Select your favorite yukata and obi, and then prepare all items. When you begin kitsuke or putting on kimono, the first thing you have to do is preparation. It is very important because you need many accessories. Stack up yukata, obi and accessories in order, and …
Each part of the kimono has a unique name. Kanji characters are difficult to read. This time we translated them. It was hard work but fun! Anyway, please look at the following images. They are used very often when you take lessons called “kitsuke no okeiko“. …
Nowadays you can buy kimono and accessories online without coming to Japan.
It’s so easy to find your favorite one. You may want to get it immediately, but please wait a moment. Please look closer the detail of that. There are many things you should check before buying.
When I didn’t do it, I received what I didn’t expect.
This time I’ll tell you how to buy kimono and obi online successfully.
Here are check points you should know before buying.
SIZE, CONDITION, COLOR, PRICE and SHIPPING.
Kimono is a simple shape consisting of rectangles, such as collars, front body, back body, and sleeves. There are no zippers and buttons because of the use of sashes, belts, and strings. It is just like wrapping your body in a sheet of cloth. By …
You need many accessories to wear kimono because it doesn’t have any zippers and buttons. So usually use cords, belts and sashes. Those kimono accessories have unique names.