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    Book of Kimono

    Book of Kimono


    $28.00

    • Format: Trade Paperback
    • 144 pages
    • Publisher: Kodansha International (JPN)
    • Published: March 1987
    • ISBN-10: 0870117858
    • ISBN-13: 9780870117855

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    This practical and attractive book makes available for the first time the basic knowledge and vocabulary needed to select and put on a kimono and obi.
    Whether for women or men, all kimono are cut and sewn essentially from a single pattern, but a number of variations must be considered, depending on the occasion. Guidelines are given to making these choices, and the way to dress in a kimono, from the preliminaries to tieing the bustle sash, is described in detail and fully illustrated. For women, there are formal kimono, obi and accessories, and the lightweight summer yukata; for men, the yukata and the ceremonial ensemble of kimono, haori coat and hakama skirt. Children's kimono for festive events are also described.
    Kimono fashions have evolved over the centuries in response to varied influences. Today modern innovations are making the wearing of kimono at home and elsewhere an attractive alternative to Western garments. These are included here, along with a discussion of aesthetics, the history of the kimono, and the meaning that kimono culture can have for wearers and admirers throughout the world.
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