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Published: 2006-12-04 10:24:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 151664; Favourites: 3824; Downloads: 9320
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Many people ask me a lot of basic kimono questions, like which way you fold it over, and where does the sash go - that sort of stuff...So, I made up a little tutorial with the basic principles of women's kimono.
Hope it's useful
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This was just what I was looking for! I've been wanting to draw a bleach oc for a while now, but never really understood how to draw a kimono, or a Yukata. This will help immensely. (If you don't mind that I use it as a reference that is.)
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Wow, this will be very helpful when I draw kimonos!
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quuite helpful. always curious Β about every aspect and symbols in the kimono. they are more than beautiful works of art!
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Super intΓ©ressant ! Merci Γ§a m'aidera pour mes OC en RPG ^D^
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Everything is so nicely labeled and organized, this is really useful!
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There is one thing you forgot about the Furisode. Its only worn by young girls and unmarried women.
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Cool! I WANT A KIMONO!!!!!!!!! T^T No fair, no fair...............
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thanks this helps a lot i need to avoid men's wear for a bit I have a bad habit for giving girls the boyfriend clothes style.
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This is amazing! How can I possibly have/purchase a copy?
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I think it's registered for a print. Check it out.
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Oh my gosh, you savior! I have had trouble with drawing kimonos for years! The sleeves always messed me up. >A<
I have a friends who wanted me to draw a girl in a kimono and I was like "Noooooo OAO", but surfing the web I came across you beautiful person! Thank you so much! :'D
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wow thanks! I was wondering how I had to wear that thing... I got myself one, but I always thought the neck was so high... but I guess that's normal, and I just have a small neck... I'm actuallt too small for the thing I think... xD
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I'm sorry, I don't really have time right now, but I'll keep your request in mind, I promise!
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I'd like to point out some inaccurate information in this piece:
A yukata (ζ΅΄θ‘£?) is a Japanese garment, a casual summer kimono usually made of cotton or synthetic fabric, and unlined. Yukata are worn by both men and women.
A furisode (ζ―θ’?, lit. swinging sleeves) is a style of kimono distinguishable by its long sleeves, which range in length from 85 centimeters for a kofurisode (ε°ζ―θ’) to 114 centimeters for an Εfurisode (倧ζ―θ’).
Furisode are the most formal style of kimono worn by unmarried women in Japan.
When a Japanese woman marries, many parents buy their daughters another kimono, the houmongi. The houmongi takes over the role the furisode played in the life when she was single. The houmongi is the married woman's formal kimono. This would be worn when attending Japanese weddings or tea ceremonies.
The jΕ«nihitoe (εδΊεθ‘£?) is an extremely elegant and highly complex kimono that was only worn by court-ladies in Japan. Literally translated, it means "twelve-layer robe". The older term, still used by scholars but not widely recognised in mainstream Japan, is Karaginu Mo (εθ‘£θ£³?). This is in reference to its Chinese coat (Karaginu) and apron-like train (Mo), the defining parts of the costume.
The jΕ«nihitoe started to appear around the 10th century during the Heian Era. The various layers are silk garments. The innermost garment is made of white silk, followed by other layers which have various names, which are finally closed off by a final layer or coat. The total weight could add up to 20 kilograms.
The layers of the JΕ«nihitoe consist of:
The undergarments: Usually a two-piece cotton or silk garment.
Kosode: A short silk red or white robe of ankle or lower calf length.
Nagabakama: A very long red pleated split skirt which can also be worn by men.
Hitoe: An unlined silk robe; usually red, white or blue-green, although other colors (such as dark red-violet or dark green) very rarely occur.
Uchigi: A series of brightly coloured unlined robes which create a layered effect.
Uchiginu: A beaten scarlet silk robe worn as a stiffener and support for the outer robes.
Uwagi: A patterned woven and decorated silk robe than is shorter and narrower than the Uchiginu.
Kouchigi: (lit., "small cloak") a shorter brocade robe worn over the uchigi or uwagi to add some formality on occasions when the karaginu and mo were NOT worn
Karaginu: A waist length Chinese style jacket.
"Mo": An apron-like train, down the back of the robe. White with painted/embroidered adornment.
See link: [link]
Also, the Junihitoe does not have an obi or the cap sleeves displayed as such in this piece. I apologize if this came off rather harsh but I don't like seeing the wrong information being given out on something with such strong traditions.
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Very informative. Thank you.
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Thanks for posting this! It has been used as a much-needed reference.
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So nice! Thank you for giving me more knowledge!
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thank you so much making this!~ I have always wanted kimono but i didnt know witch one to buy
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Thanks for posting this! Before I saw this, all the kimonos I drew looked like dressing-gowns. :/
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this actually helped a lot! I always forget which side goes over which, now I remember!
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This has been such a great help to me! Thank You!
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There a male version? Yukatas and kimono for men are basic really but still. Want to make sure i'm drawing things correctly.
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This is pretty great. This will help in some of my drawings.
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Sweet! I've been looking for something like this!
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Wow, thank you... I've never been able to draw a kimono!
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