Yukata Summer
An Introduction to Kimonos
Every culture has specific dresses that are the representation of the culture and they are a part of the heritage. The people of the heritage relate to the dress and they relate to their heritage counterparts through the dress. There are some styles and dresses that despite being a distinctive part of a culture still end up being very popular and widely accepted globally.
Kimono is a very distinct and beautiful dress that is the trademark and symbol of pride for the Japanese culture. They are ethnic yet so stylish that they have made quite a mark on the world fashion scene. They have been used as inspiration for a lot of fashion developments and yet they are the most beautiful and in their element in their natural best.
The kimono is the traditional dress of the Japanese and it literally means a thing to wear. The literal meaning of the word does not take away from the romance and the attractiveness of the picture that the mind conjures when they hear this word. The kimonos have originated in Japan and therefore their designs have the basic elements of the Japanese culture and symbols.
There are many types of kimonos and the designs are being modernised with time. The types of kimonos vary with the occasions and the style of the kimono also depends on the place or the mood of the occasion that it is being worn to. There are specific kimonos that are meant for formal or semi formal occasions.
Tumesode and Furisode are the preferred types of kimonos for formal occasions. They are structured out of silk and they are quite expensive but they carry their worth beautifully.
The homongi or tsukesage are the types that you could wear to semi formal parties or tea tasting ceremonies etc. they are either constructed of silk or sometimes there are some that are made up of fine cotton for spring or summer time.
The yukata is another form of kimono that is popular with both the male and the female. It is basically worn as a nightwear or after a bath traditionally but nowadays it has conveniently been adapted as a very comfortable lounge wear. It is extremely fashionable as well.
The shiromuku and uchikake are the kimonos for brides. These kimonos are the ultimate in indulgence and beauty. They are structured out of brocade silk or white silk. They are the most glamorous forms of kimonos that are the pride and joy of a bride on her wedding day. Traditionally the mothers start preparing this kimono for their brides long before their marriages. They choose the correct fabric swatch and style and then they also have to choose contrasting yet complementing fabrics for the obi belts for the kimonos.
The kimonos are worn with an obi belt that is fashioned out of a wide swath of cloth and it is quite difficult to manage to tie the obi belt on one’s own. In fact, it is not uncommon to seek professional help to get dressed in a kimono properly. Many types of kimonos like the geisha kimono are popular because of the attraction of the outfit that is fashioned to make the person feel like the most attractive person in the whole crowd. The grace of the kimonos is unmatched and complimented by their style.
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Summer festival / Yukata party
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Ladies Yukata Summer Kimono pink Sakura $35.00 |
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Vintage 1990′s Blue Japanese Yukata Summer Kimono Dressing Gown 1 Sz to 42″ Bust $35.36 |
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Ladies Yukata Summer Kimono Pink Good quality cotton “KOKOCHI” $50.00 |
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RARE!!!! Love Yukata Summer – MOMOKO doll Petworks Sekiguchi $280.00 |
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Womens Japanese Yellow Blue Checkered Sunflower Cotton Yukata Robe Summer Kimono $4.99 |
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Womens Authentic Japanese Gold Yellow Sunflower Cotton Yukata Robe Summer Kimono $4.99 |
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CUTE Womens Japanese Polka Dot Pink Blue Black Cotton Yukata Robe Summer Kimono $4.99 |
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Womens Japanese Usagi Bunny Rabbit Pink Yellow Cotton Yukata Robe Summer Kimono $4.99 |
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NEW NWT Womens Japanese Tama Kanzashi Checkered Cotton Yukata Robe Summer Kimono $4.99 |
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SAN-X Kogepan UFO Plush Doll Summer festival of Japan yukata $22.00 |
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Ladies Pre-tied Obi for summer YUKATA red goldfish $20.00 |
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Kimono of Summer Yukata Book/Japanese Yukata Mag/069 $15.01 |
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Japanese Summer Kimono cotton YUKATA dress for women morningglory with free gift $32.99 |
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Japanese Summer Kimono cotton YUKATA dress for women butterfly with free gift $38.99 |
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Japanese Summer Kimono cotton YUKATA dress for women blue heart with free gift $35.99 |
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Japanese Summer Kimono cotton YUKATA dress for women purpl heart with free gift $35.99 |
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Ladies Yukata Summer Kimono light Yellow NEW $29.00 |
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Sekiguchi Monchhichi 2011 Summer Japanese Outfit Yukata S Size MCC Boy Plush $32.35 |
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Ladies Yukata set Summer Kimono + obii purple $42.00 |
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Re-ment Miniature Girly Style #8 Yukata Summer Kimono Pink Polka Dots & White $4.49 |
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Japanese Summer Kimono cotton YUKATA dress for women blue moon with free gift $35.99 |
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Japanese Summer Kimono cotton YUKATA dress for women purple moon with free gift $35.99 |
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Monchhichi Bebichhichi 2011 Summer Japanese Yukata Outfit BBCC Boy Plush Doll $25.99 |
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Summer Yukata and Jinbei Kimono – Japanese Pattern Book $27.99 |
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Summer Handmade Yukata Kimono – Japanese Pattern Book $27.99 |
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Japan Sekiguchi Monchhichi Bebichhichi 2011 Summer Yukata BBCC Girl Plush Doll $28.88 |
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Hello Kitty Plush YUKATA Set (Traditional Summer Cloth) $31.99 |
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Hello Kitty Plush YUKATA (Traditional Summer Cloth) $5.99 |
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Hello Kitty Plush YUKATA (Traditional Summer Cloth) $5.99 |
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Hello Kitty Plush YUKATA (Traditional Summer Cloth) $5.99 |
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Hello Kitty Plush YUKATA (Traditional Summer Cloth) $5.99 |
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Hello Kitty Plush YUKATA (Traditional Summer Cloth) $5.99 |
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Hello Kitty Plush YUKATA (Traditional Summer Cloth) $6.78 |
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Sewing Patterns for Japanese Summer Yukata or Jinbe $15.99 |
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Mens Yukata Japanese Summer Kimono Sumo 56″ #S EK219 $60.00 |
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Yumeria – 06 – Master of the Yukata … |
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— – The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya set figurines Nendoroid Petite $30.99 Article avec emballage endommagé.Set de 3 figurines articulées taille env. 7 cm avec accessoires. Modèles fabriqué par Good Smile Company dans la collection Nendoroid.Le produit est intact, seul l’emballage est endommagé…. |
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San-X Rilakkuma Summer Yukata ver. (7) Plush – Korilakkuma (White). Imported from Japan. $24.99 … |
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San-X Rilakkuma Summer Yukata ver. (7) Plush – Korilakkuma (Brown) with Fan. Imported from Japan. $24.99 … |
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Japanese craft book Summer yukata and jinbei#2160 (Lady boutique series 3216) $25.98 This Book is written in Japanese.But it’s easy to understand by large diagrams…. |
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Yukata – Cotton Summer Kimono Pattern Using Western Standards for 45 Fabric – Eastwind Art – 1997 #106 “These instructions are for making a Yukata from 45″ cotton material. You will need 4 1/4 yards for an average sized person of 5’8″ with a 36″ chest. These measurements are for people up to 50″ girth — larger girth requires more chest/ankle length. etc. This layout allows for a very loose fit with plenty of overlap.”… |
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~MZK~ New Japanese Black Lacquer Wooden Geta Sandal Clogs for Kimono and Yukata GU001 $34.85 Why are Japanese Wooden Sandals called “Geta”? Just listen carefully when you are wearing one, can you hear the “clack clack” sound they made when walking? This interesting footwear resembles both clogs and flip-flops and it was the sound that named it “Geta” (^_^)… |