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the book of kimono
this practical and attractive book makes available for the first time the basic knowledge and vocabulary needed to select and put on a kimono and obi . br whether for women or men all kimono are cut and sewn essentially from a single pattern but a number of variations must be considered depending on the occasion . guidelines are given to making these choices and the way to dress in a kimono from the preliminaries to tieing the bustle sash is described in detail and fully illustrated . for women there are formal kimono obi and accessories and the lightweight summer yukata ; for men the yukata and the ceremonial ensemble of kimono haori coat and hakama skirt . childrens kimono for festive events are also described . br kimono fashions have evolved over the centuries in response to varied influences . today modern innovations are making the wearing of kimono at home and elsewhere an attractive alternative to western garments . these are included here along with a discussion of aesthetics the history of the kimono and the meaning that kimono culture can have for wearers and admirers throughout the world .
paperback kodansha america 1987 isbn 0870117858
abridged n isbn 13 9780870117855 number of pages 144 publisher kodansha amer inc release date 62135769600000