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Kimono
Literally meaning all types of clothing as a generic term, the kimono more often denotes wafuku (Japanese clothes) and is known popularly to the world as a symbol of the Japanese culture crystallizing, especially in women’s kimonos, diversified Japanese traditional techniques which are applied to materials, weaving, dyeing, embroidery, cutting, obi (sash belts) and accessories.
It is also part of the Japanese culture to appreciate the charm and colorful tones subtly extracted from the combination of kimono and obi (belts), as quoted in phrases like “weaving with dyeing, and dyeing with weaving” (meaning that a dyed kimono with haori (a hip-length kimono coat) belt, and woven kimono with a dyed belt haori are recommended combinations
Though it was noted until the near past less people were inclined for wearing kimonos, we more often see women passing on the road these days in kimonos as an increasing number of women today recognize good features of kimonos and are fond of wearing them as fashionable clothes in daily life and as formal garments on special occasions as well.
Kimono is our pride in the Japanese culture, yet on the way of progressive evolution triggered by new technologies and influenced by contemporary designs prevailing in each period.
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