Kimono for a young woman, depicting a boat on swirling water, with pine tree, plum blossoms and maples. Japan, 1912–1926. From the Khalili Collection of Kimono [1] The kimono (着物; Japanese pronunciation: [kʲi.mo.no],[2] lit. 'thing to wear')[a] is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. The kimono is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular ...
kimono, garment worn by Japanese men and women from the Hakuhō (Early Nara) period (645–710) to the present. Derived from the Chinese pao -style robe, the essential kimono is an ankle-length gown with long, expansive sleeves and a V-neck. It has neither buttons nor ties, being lapped left over right across the chest and secured at the waist by a broad sash known as an obi.
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Design and Construction Kimono are typically made from a long, narrow bolt of fabric called a tanmono. The construction of a kimono follows strict guidelines, ensuring that each garment is symmetrical and easy to adjust in size. The kimono’s rectangular body, square sleeves, and overlapping front closure create a distinctive silhouette.
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