Authentic women kimonos are an age old type of clothing that was worn by Japanese men as well as women. There is a lot of variation in the different types of Kimonos that one can come across today.
Kimono is a form of loose robe that is fastened with a sash. It is the principal outer garment used in Japan. It is often decorated on an elaborate basis. Brocade and silk kimonos reflect class and signify royalty.
They are worn at nights or even during daytimes, when a person is at home. Apart from the traditional kimonos, there are stylish women kimonos that are available today. Kimonos have changed a lot to their present form. Today, one can get different styles and patterns of kimonos.
An authentic women kimono usually consists of four main fabric strips. The first two fabric strips form the main covering the panel. The two other strips give rise to the panel for the sleeves.
Additional small strips are used for front panel as well as collar. Woven as well as dyed repeat patterned kimonos are often considered to be informal wear. Formal kimonos have free style designs that are dyed over the entire surface or even along the hem region.
Contrast colored kimonos are popular too. Stylish women kimonos are used are cover-ups over bandeau, bikini, undergarments, etc. The fabrics used can suit anyone as it is stitched irrespective of the height or weight of women.
This is the thumb rule followed. Silk kimono and brocade patterns are immemorial and also are the favorite among the famous and rich people. The formal kimonos are available in cotton satin, rayon, polyester, cotton and also in synthetic fibers. The wedding kimonos of women are made of opulent materials such as silk crepe and pure silk.
The fabric exporters as well as manufacturers are working hard to seize the demands by manufacturing casual type of kimonos in ease fabrics. The wedding kimonos of women are traditional and look gorgeous.
These are also available in rent for approximately $5000. There are other traditional wears such as the furisode with long sleeves worn on social functions such as tea and wedding ceremonies. Yukata is also a casual summer kimono and is light in wearing.
They usually come in bright colors and are worn during summer festivals. The fabric designs ranges from plain cross hatch pattern to colorful designs. The yukata is worn daily or even only as night wear.
Yukata is worn during festivals as well as public occasions with wide belt and is wrapped around the waist as well as tucked at the ends. Japanese women and girls were yukata as well as kimonos. |
