Garment & Textile · Women's Garment
Kimono
Japanese full-length T-shape robe tied with obi sash.
Origin
Japan
Era
Nara era (8th cent.)
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Industrialist View
Silk (formal) or cotton yukata (casual). Iromuji, Houmongi, Furisode ceremonial types. ¥50 k – ¥500 k+.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Rectangular panels (tanmono bolt 38 cm × 12 m). Cut once, no curves. Seams can be opened for cleaning (arai-hari).
Construction & Use
UNESCO recognised 2012 (Nishijin-ori weaving).