KIMONO COMPONENT
KIMONO
Kimono refers to the central piece covering upper and lower torso and arms.
OBI
Comes from the
Obi part of the kimono; a thick silk fabric used for the kimono’s sash.
MICHIYUKI
Comes from the Michiyuki part of the kimono; an outdoor coat worn over the kimono
JUBAN
Comes from the Jyuban part of the kimono; a soft silk garment worn underneath the kimono.
HAORI
Comes from the Haori part of the kimono; a lightweight coat worn over the kimono.
HOMONGI
Flamboyant, used for formal parties and galas; distinguished by elaborate patterns along sleeves, shoulders & seems.
TSUKESAGE
Features more subtle patterns covering less area, compared to the more formal Houmongi.
TOMESODE
A black kimono, patterned below the waistline. The most formal ceremonial kimono, marked with distinctive family crests.
IROMUJI
This is a single-colored kimono with delicately textured patterns in the weave, typically featuring family crest images.
KOMON
Komon is a stencil dyed, informal kimono, with fine patterns covering the entire garment.
KUROMOFUKU
Comes from the Obi
part of the kimono; a thick silk fabric used for the kimono’s sash.
FURISODE
A brilliant coming-of-age kimono worn when Japanese youth turn 20 years old.
