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Japanese Obi Types
In general, the obi used depends on the type of kimono worn in any given occasion. Most formal are the metallic or colour brocade and tapestry, followed…
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Japanese Obi Weaves, Dyes And Stiches
The vast majority of obi produced in Japan today comes from a district in Kyoto known as Nishijin. Nishijin has been the centre of the Japanese textile…
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Shichi-Go-San
The Japanese kimono obi is a traditional decorative cloth worn around the middle of a kimono. Introduction to Obi More people the world over are…
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Mofuku
The Mofuku is only worn to the funeral of a close relative. This kimono is all black. Due to the sensitive nature of when this kimono is worn, we do not…
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Tomesode
The tomesode is a formal Japanese kimono. A married woman would normally wear a tomesode to a Japanese wedding ceremony of a close relative. It would not…
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The original Japanese platform shoes
Long before the 1970's and the platform shoes, Japanese women had been wearing Geta sandals or clogs. The reason for wear these very high platform shoes…
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Houmongi
When a Japanese woman marries, many parents buy their daughters another kimono, the houmongi. The houmongi takes over the role the furisode played in the…
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Uchikake - The wedding kimono
For a young women having a traditional Japanese wedding , they wear the most gorgeous Kimono called Uchikake . Most people rent this kimono, however the…
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Furisode Kimono
Furisode - The formal kimono When a young Japanese woman turns 20 years old, she is recognised as an adult. She has the right to vote, is responsible for…
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Japanese Kimono - Fashion
Main Topics Kimono Furisode Yukata Houmongi Tomesode Mofuku Uchikake Related Topics Yukata competition Japanese weddings Japanese bikini competition Have…
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Yukata – Summer Kimono
Main Topics Kimono Furisode Yukata Houmongi Tomesode Mofuku Uchikake Related Topics Yukata competition Japanese weddings Japanese bikini competition Have…
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Japanese Fashion
Main Topics Kimono Furisode Yukata Houmongi Tomesode Mofuku Uchikake Related Topics Yukata competition Japanese weddings Japanese bikini competition Have…