kimono

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.

2026.08.01

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...

2026.07.28

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.

2026.07.25

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.

2026.07.18

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.

2026.07.17

Kimono Guides in English

なぜ着物はキラキラするの？金彩・銀彩をやさしく解説

着物の金彩・銀彩とは何でしょうか？なぜ着物がキラキラと輝くのか、金糸や銀糸との違いも含めて初心者向けにやさしく解説します。

2026.07.15

alo-kimono着物の基本ガイド

What Is Kakudoshi?A Guide to This Elegant Edo Komon Pattern

What is Kakudoshi? Learn about this elegant Edo Komon kimono pattern, its meaning, history, formality, and quiet beauty in Japanese culture.

2026.07.14

Kimono Guides in English

染めの着物とは？やわらかな曲線美と上品な魅力をやさしく解説

染めの着物とはどんな魅力がある？紬との違いや、身体に沿うやわらかなシルエット、流れるような美しさについてやさしく解説します。

2026.07.08

alo-kimono着物の基本ガイド

総絞りとは？希少性・職人技・静かな美しさをやさしく解説

総絞りとはどんな着物？希少性や職人技、静かな美しさについてやさしく解説。高齢化で減少する絞り職人の現状や、華やかすぎず品格を伝える総絞りの魅力を紹介します。

2026.07.05

alo-kimono着物の基本ガイド

振袖とは？意味・特徴・着るシーン・訪問着との違いまでやさしく解説

振袖とは何かをやさしく解説。未婚女性の第一礼装としての意味や特徴、着るシーン、訪問着との違いまで、初心者にもわかりやすく紹介します。

2026.06.21

alo-kimono着物の基本ガイド