Abstract

Chapter 1 Kimono
Names of Kimono Parts / Formal Kimono and Casual Kimono / Edo Komon / Komon / Tsumugi / Cotton Kimono / Polyester Kimono

Chapter 2 Obi
Types of obi / Fukuro obi / Nagoya obi / Han-haba obi / Heko obi / Obi pattern dressing

Chapter 3 Coordinates and seasons
Dyeing and weaving / Kimono and obi combinations / Coordination / Kimono calendar for the four seasons / Versatile and single garments / Summer kimono / Yukata / Haori / Winter wear

Chapter 4 Kimono Accessories
Long underwear / Half collar / How to wear a half collar / Obiage / Obijime / Coordinating Obiage and Obijime / Obidome and Netsuke / Bags / Tabi / Footwear

Chapter 5 Dressing
What you need for dressing / The dressing process / Preparation before putting on / Wearing tabi socks / Putting on hemming and underwear / Making corrections / Putting on long underwear / How to tie date-jime and waist cord / Putting on Kimono / Putting on Yukata
Chapter 6 Obi Knots
Types of Obi Knots / The O-Daiko Knot / Tying the Obijime / Tying the Obiage / Kakudashi / Split Kakudashi / Tips to make it easier to wear / To look beautiful in a kimono

Chapter 7 Going out in Kimono and maintenance
Hairstyles for Kimonos／Performance／Failure of Kimono／Things to do after taking off／Care and storage／Folding／Kimono friends／Outing in Kimono

Chapter 8 Obtaining a Kimono
How to Obtain a Kimono / Custom Ordering / Pret-a-Porter Kimonos / Recycled Kimonos / What to Get First
Traditional Japanese Patterns / Places of Origin of Kimono and Obi / Colors of Japan

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