Kimono Knowledge

Kimono Knowledge

When we imported western culture, japanese daily clothing were changed from to western style. Over 100 years have passed since the foreign culture changed daily dressing habits of japanese. As a consequence, the number of those who have knowledge about kimono is gradually decreasing. Nowadays, kimono is considered as a special costume to be worn in limited events such as children celebration and coming age ceremonies. Modern Japanese who chose to wear kimono probably want to retrieve the original culture. Therefore, Wagokoro would like to bring back the precious kimono culture even a little but we hope it contribute to the big change.

Kimono yukata is the symbol of japan culture

Kimono yukata is the symbol of japan culture

Kimono yukata As you can see, kimono yukata is the popular traditional clothes of japan. Everyone when come to Japan always want to try wearing them to take a picture, feel the japanese spirit. Nowadays, Japanese only wear kimono yukata in some special occassions or festivals because it’s take time to completely wear it. In

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Types of kimono obi in Japan

Types of kimono obi in Japan

Kimono obi Kimono obi (帯, おび?, literally “sash”) is a sash for traditional Japanese dress, keikogi (uniforms forJapanese martial arts), and part of kimono outfits. They can also be seen as decorative wall hangings or have their fine material used to make varying accessories. There are many types of kimono obi, most worn by women.

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Japanese kimono pattern knowledge

Japanese kimono pattern knowledge

Japanese kimono pattern When kimonos first emerged in Japan, the japanese kimono pattern represented a person’s rank in formality. Three types of kimonos were recognized: the Komon, the Tsukesage and the Homongi. The Komon demonstrated the lowest level of formality, and this category included one stenciled or painted pattern that covered the entire kimono. The

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Kimono fashion trend

Kimono fashion trend

Kimono fashion Though Western dress is now the norm in contemporary Japan, the kimono fashion is still worn on special occasions. There are schools in modern Japanese cities that train native Japanese on the finer points of wearing the kimono. They instruct in the complicated ways to tie the obi, as well as the subtle

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Renting a japan kimono is better than buy it

Renting a japan kimono is better than buy it

It’s just that for the every day tourist they’re impractical and will probably never leave your closet. So why waste the money?

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Japanese bridal kimono in modern day

Japanese bridal kimono in modern day

Bridal kimono Kimono is the symbol of Japan. It is worn by japanese in many occassion and festivals. And one of that is bridal kimono use for weddings. The kimono, the ultimate eco-friendly garment which is handmade and passed down through the generations, transcends the ethnic and cultural barriers of its native Japan and fusion-style

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Traditional japanese hakama

Traditional japanese hakama

Hakama origins A hakama is the skirt-like pants that some Aikidoka wear. The hakama is a pleated, two-part lower garment usually referred to as either full-cut trousers or a divided skirt. It began as a long trailing garment in ancient times and in more recent times has been worn as a standard part of male

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Yukata fashion trends in Japan nowaday

Yukata fashion trends in Japan nowaday

Yukata Origin Yukata can be worn without juban and tabi(Japanese socks) as well, which makes it a very comfortable garment for summer. Yukata dates back more than 1,000 years, when noble persons wore it to and from taking a bath. The custom of wearing yukata spread to ordinary people in the 17th to 19th centuries,

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Modern kimono around the world

Modern kimono around the world

Modern kimono Kimono are a very traditional aspect of Japanese culture and fashion. A woman wearing a kimono is an elegant and iconic image. Surprisingly, not so many people wear kimono for everyday wear anymore. Modern kimono are much more often worn for special occasions, such as New Year celebrations or for a wedding. If

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How to wear a kimono correctly

How to wear a kimono correctly

Introduce about kimono The kimono is traditional clothing for women, men, and children in Japan. It is most frequently worn by women. The traditional kimono is a complex design, made with expensive silk, and requires assistance to put on. While the style fell out of favor by most Japanese, it is making a comeback in

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