Kimono
History
Anatomy
Variation
Personalization
100

What is a kimono

a traditional Japanese garment 

100

what decides the kind of kimono your allowed to wear

gender, marital status, social status

100

how many layers does a kimono have

2

100

what is a summer kimono called

yukata

100

what are two ways to customize a kimono

color and pattern

200

what shape is a kimono

T-shaped

200

why was the early version of the kimono worn from 794-1192 AD difficult to wear

it had many layers

200

whats the belt of a kimono called

obi

200

what is the common difference among kimono varients

when they are worn

200

what kind of patterns were often used

nature patterns

300

how many pieces is a kimono made from

4

300

what is the kimono that was adopted when the samurai class came to power

 

kosode

300

how many belts do you need to put on

4-5

300

whats the main difference in a furisode

really long sleeves

300

what was the symbolic meaning of colors

the same as the plant the dye is from

400

what do the sew together pieces of fabric become on the kimono

sleeve sleeve front and back

400

what is yuzen-zome

dyeing technique where rice paste is used to create intricate patterns

400

list all the pieces 

undergarment, socks, shoes, kimono, first belt, bigger belt, under obi, obi, cord, color piece

400

where would you wear your komon

shopping or everyday activities

400

what kind of fabric are kimonos traditionally made from

silk linen and hemp

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