When is it “chic” to wear a sakura-patterned kimono?
The important thing with seasonal patterns is to “anticipate the season. "
If a cherry blossom pattern is in full bloom, it is considered chic to wear it in bud, about half a month before the actual blooming.
If a cherry blossom pattern is in full bloom, it is considered chic to wear it in bud, about half a month before the actual blooming.
Is it Rough or Formal not to wear a haori?
Have you ever heard of the word “KINAGASHI”?
What's kinagashi? Kinagashi is one of the ways for men to dress in kimono, and refers to a rough style in which a man does not wear a haori or hakama, but simply fastens an obi to the kimono.
What's kinagashi? Kinagashi is one of the ways for men to dress in kimono, and refers to a rough style in which a man does not wear a haori or hakama, but simply fastens an obi to the kimono.
Should wear a haori when walk outside?
When going out in kimono, it is good manners to wear a haori or coat over the kimono to cover the obi. This is not only to protect the kimono from dirt, but also to avoid bringing dust and dirt into the house.
浴衣と着物の違い
海外に行く際のお土産や、日本へ観光に来た際にレンタルしてお出かけする事でもお馴染みの”浴衣”。 海外では”浴衣”＝”着物”のイメージがある方もいらっしゃるでしょう。 今日は浴衣と着物の違いについて簡単にチェックしてみましょう。
着物の種類1 「着物の格」
着物は「格」の違いで、大きく4つの種類に分類することができます。最も格式の高い場面で着用される「礼装」、礼装に準ずる格式でもう少し幅広いシーンで着られる「準礼装」、より華やかに自分らしさを表現できる「盛装」、日常のお出かけ着として気軽に着用できる「普段着」の4種類があります。