How to Wear a Kimono with Some Rules to Respect

1. How to Wear a Kimono with Some Rules to Respect Most of the Japanese people wear kimonos as tier traditional clothing. Nowadays people adopted the Western style of Japanese clothing, the Japanese kimono is still worn by people on special occasions like weddings, official ceremonies, and festivals. Do you know wearing a kimono follows some precise rules? The kimono is worn by the Japanese with full respect. And, it requires a lot of practice and learning too. But, don’t worry wearing a kimono is not a difficult task. Kitsuke is a special term Japanese people use for the art of wearing a kimono. The choice of kimono and its accessories should be done right because Kitsuke is an art that describes how to wear a kimono with its accessories in such a way that enhances the look of both kimono and one who wears it. For example, women choose their kimono according to their marital status, age, and event. In this article, we will look at some basic rules to follow if you wish to wear a kimono.

2. ●Cross the left side over the right side In order to tie your kimono (or yukata) in a correct way, make sure to wrap the left side over the right one. Remember, not to cross your kimono round, because it is done in Japan for those who have passed away. Because if the Japanese kimono is closed with its right side over the left it symbolizes death which means opposite to the way people wear it. Therefore, it might be better to avoid that. Additional Tip to remember which side is right: Always double check your kimono before going outside. ●Wear white tabi socks The kimono is a traditional formal garment and therefore you should wear white tabi socks with it. We

3. will not recommend bare feet and fancy socks to wear with it. In addition, if you are going to wear a kimono: put on your pair of tabi socks before wearing a kimono. Because once you are wrapped in Kimono (a straight garment) it would be difficult or uneasy for you to reach your feet for wearing tabi socks. On the other hand, if you want to wear a yukata, either wear colorful socks or stay barefoot in your Japanese sandals. ●Enhance your look by adding an obi knot on the backside of your Kimono Since the 1700s, the obi is attached at the back of the kimono. In the early Edo period (1600-1868), the obi knot was a trend that you can wear obi either in the front, back, or even on any side, according to wearer choice, mood, and desire. Wearing the obi knot in the front is considered fashionable at that time.

4. At the end of the Edo period, the knot's position becomes an indicator of the woman’s social status. Married women wore knots at the back of the Kimono, while bachelors, widows, and courtesans wear knots at the front. Nowadays, it is common practice to wear obi for formal events. It is best if use simple and elegant traditional knots for a classic look. Final Words: - Now that you are aware of some basic rules to respect which should be followed for wearing a Japanese kimono. You will look nice if you wear it according to kitsuke art. You can browse our collections of Japanese kimonos and yukata for women and kimonos for men, tabi’s socks, and funny socks for all at the NOVMTL online store. If wearing a traditional kimono seems difficult, you can always choose to wear it in a modern way! Japanese

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