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A Visual Guide to Kimono Terminology

5/22/2016

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For beginners, it can be very hard to pick up all the vocabulary associated with kimono.  So today I'm going to show you pictures and descriptions of some common kimono related terms and names.

Basic Clothing Items

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​Kimono

The kimono is the outer most garment.  They come in many different styles, fabrics, patterns, and sizes.












Obi

The obi is the wide sash that holds the kimono shut.  These also come in various styles, fabrics, patterns, and sizes.

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    Having developed a love of everything Japanese at an early age, Ara has been exploring various aspects of traditional Japanese culture both in the US and Japan.  Occasionally they also find the time to write a blog post or two.

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