Kimono Guides in English Why Can Kimonos Last for Generations?
Why do some Japanese families keep and wear kimono for decades? Discover how traditional kimono can last for generations and why they are often passed down through families.
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Kimono Guides in English Kimono Guides in English Why Do Kimono Have Such a Simple Shape?｜The Differences Hidden in Kimono Design
Why do kimono often look the same shape? Learn about the simple structure of kimono and how size, fabric, pattern placement, and tailoring make each kimono different.
Kimono Guides in English Why Do Japanese Families Keep Old Kimonos?
In many countries, old clothing is eventually donated, recycled, or thrown away.Kimono are often different.Many Japanese...
Kimono Guides in English Why Is a Kimono Wrapped Around the Body?｜How a Flat Garment Fits the Wearer
Why is a kimono wrapped around the body? Learn how kimono overlap at the front, how their straight construction works, and how dressing adjusts the garment to the wearer.
Kimono Guides in English Is a Kimono Held Together Only by an Obi?｜The Hidden Structure of Kimono Dressing
Is a kimono held together only by an obi? Learn how koshi-himo, datejime, and other hidden dressing accessories help keep a kimono in place and create its beautiful shape.
Kimono Guides in English Why Are Kimono Made from Straight Pieces of Fabric?｜The Structure Behind Kimono
Why are kimono made from straight pieces of fabric? Learn how tanmono fabric, straight construction, and kimono dressing work together to create the traditional kimono shape.
alo-kimono 着物は暑い？実は洋服より涼しく感じることがある理由をやさしく解説
着物は暑いと思われがちですが、実は洋服より涼しく感じることもあります。夏着物や浴衣の工夫、風の通り道についてやさしく解説します。
Kimono Guides in English Where Do Kimono Wearers Keep Their Phone and Wallet?
Kimono usually do not have pockets. So where do kimono wearers keep their phone, wallet, and personal items? Learn about sleeves, pouches, bags, and traditional solutions.
alo-kimono なぜ着物や浴衣は小股で歩くの？歩き方が変わる理由をやさしく解説
着物や浴衣を着ると歩幅が小さくなるのはなぜ？着物の構造や美しい歩き方との関係を初心者向けにやさしく解説します。
Kimono Guides in English What Is Summer Kimono? Types, Seasons, and Differences from Yukata
What is a summer kimono? Learn about hitoe, sheer kimono fabrics, when to wear them, and how they differ from yukata. A beginner-friendly guide.