Comments on: Lesson 8: How to put on a kimono

By: jiu jitsu kimono

jiu jitsu kimono — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:19:58 +0000

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By: Vicki

Vicki — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:24:29 +0000

Thank you so much. I have been researching how to put on a kimono for my wedding. I’ve found about 3 or 4 different ways that people use (including yours!), and I’m actually surprised to see some of the variations. I can’t wait to purchase my kimono and start trying the various ways I’ve researched. BTW, is there any way that you might be able to put up an article on men’s kimono and obi? My fiance is also going to be wearing a kimono, and I haven’t been able to find any how-to’s for men. Thanks!

By: Ameya

Ameya — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 22:50:13 +0000

Arigato! This site was a lot of help. Wearing a kimono is so complicated, escpecially when you are putting it on by yourself.

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:59:32 +0000

Glad it could be of help! Your legs don’t show if you walk as required by kimono, with small steps.

By: sandra houy

sandra houy — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 00:05:50 +0000

Thank you! I had a Japanese student stay with me for 10 months and she gave my daughter a kimono, complete with obi and bow and I plan on dressing up in this for Halloween, but I had no idea how to start, since it is so long. I assume you must wear something underneath this, like a slip or pants, as the legs do show.

By: Elina

Elina — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:26:03 +0000

I have (again) questions about sewing the kimono.
1. What is standard length of shoulder seam (sodetsuke) ?
2. What is the ribbon in the end of some obis ? (is obi made in one, narrow cloth and the ends of material is joined like that or … ?)

By: Elina

Elina — Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:56:10 +0000

Thank you very much ! =)

By: anna

anna — Fri, 25 Feb 2005 15:30:42 +0000

Hyvää päivää :) Obi materials are very stiff, although even “normal” weight materials can be used if you have a strong lining. The lining material is very stiff cotton. I think you can buy such lining material from Ichiroya if you ask them. I’ve seen it sold online before, but it was a long time ago so I don’t remember specifics…