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	Kimono Source : vintage Japanese kimono, haori, obi, and michiyuki
		Kimono Source is your online source for Japanese kimono, obi, haori and other traditional Japanese clothing.
		Kimono Source also features a kimono books section containing books related to Japanese kimonos, obi, fiber arts, crafts, and the like.
		Call it a kimono jacket, coat, three-quarter length robe, or whatever you like, but by any name, haori are always suitable for wearing, display, or whatever purpose you may imagine.
	www.kimonosource.com (472 words)

	Twilight for the Kimono - washingtonpost.com
		This kimono -- for the role of a willowy beauty in a classical Noh play, withering from the loss of her lover -- will take him a full year to make.
		This requiem could apply to the Japanese kimono itself, and particularly Nishijin, the district that for 1,200 years has been the heart and soul of this nation's weaving tradition.
		As a result, more than 90 percent of new kimonos and obi made in Japan, including most of those from Nishijin's most venerable textile houses, are now woven from cheaper imported silk.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/12/AR2006121200997.html (830 words)

	JapanCorner - The Benihana Guide to Japan
		The obi worn with the casual kimono or yukata is typically made of fine linen or a woven fabric and tends to be narrower in width.
		The ceremonial kimono is the kuro-montsuki which literally means "fl - with the family crest." The kuro-montsuki is made of fl silk and is decorated with the family crest, in white, which appears in 5 places: on the back of both sleeves, on the left and right breast and high on the back mid-seam.
		There are other jackets or coats also worn over the kimono including the michiyuki which is a longer coat generally worn when traveling, the dohchuh-gi which is a more casual coat worn to protect from dust or the cold and a raincoat which is specially designed to be worn over the kimono.
	www.japancorner.com /kimono.asp (2383 words)

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		Kimono are said to be either woven kimono or dyed kimono depending on whether the fabric was dyed before or after weaving.
		Another kimono type is called omeshi, which originally was the term that described the type of kimono worn by court ladies, later this the name was used for a certain type of heavy silk crepe in which the silk thread is resist dyed and woven together.
		Kimono which are made from the finest silks, dyed in the yuzen-zome style and are hand embroidered are extremely expensiveprobably comparable to the haute couture of Paris.
	www.yoshinoantiques.com /kimono.html (4440 words)

	Kimono Size and Measurements
		Kimono are meant to have several layers underneath and wrap to fit the wearer snugly; however, they will accomodate a looser fit too.
		Kimono are made to be doubled over at the waist and fall just below ankle length.
		The wearer may fold as much or little material as needed; children's kimono are often sewn folded over to fit the child so that the fold doesn't fall out during play.
	kimonoplace.com /page/page/558146.htm (673 words)

	Art of Japanese kimono-making fades - The Boston Globe
		This kimono -- for the role of a willowy beauty in a classical Noh play, withering from the loss of her lover -- will take him a full year to make.
		Few garments are as tied to a nation as the kimono is to Japan.
		The kimono is less a garment than a window into the Japanese soul.
	www.boston.com /news/world/articles/2006/12/17/art_of_japanese_kimono_making_fades (1278 words)

	Kimono (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Kimono are of fascinating beauty: "This one was water blue, with swirling lines in ivory to mimic the current in a stream.
		Or this unforgettable one: "Her kimono was yellow, with willowy branches bearing lovely green and orange leaves; it was made of silk gause, as delicate as a spider's web" (Golden, 41).
		The literal translation of kimono is "a thing for wearing", and, in that sense, it is a generic word equivalent to 'clothing'.
	www.mtholyoke.edu /~oaandrey/geisha/kimono.htm (361 words)

	The Traditional Costume of Kimono - Sewing
		Kimono, the traditional garment of Japan (translates literally as something to wear, pronounced kee-mo-no, pl. kimono) originally referred to all types of clothing for children, men, and women.
		The kimono is held together tied with a sash known as obi, and worn with the traditional geta and zori sandals.
		The level of formality of the occasion determines the type of kimono worn as to sleeve-length, color, fabric type, patterning dependent on the season, and how the obi is detailed and tied all relate to the woman's age, marital status, and social standing.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art14081.asp (461 words)

	JP NET Kimono Hypertext: Introduction
		Kimono styles have changed significantly from one period of Japan's history to another, and today there are many different types of kimono worn by men, women, and children.
		The cut, color, fabric, and decorations of a kimono may vary according to the sex, age, and marital status of the wearer, the season of the year, and the occasion for which the kimono is worn.
		Hakubi Kimono School for the use of their photographs and other information used in the preparation of this hypertext.
	web.mit.edu /jpnet/kimono/index.html (169 words)

	Japanese Kimono
		Kimonos are breathtakingly beautiful and somewhat daunting to the eye of the westerner that might find it tempting to try to wear one.
		Kimonos changed through the different periods of Japan's history to reflect the lifestyle and culture of the time.
		Kimonos are expensive, though providing a new business opportunity in Japan providing kimonos "for rent" for those times when only this traditional garment would do.
	www.asianartmall.com /kimonoarticle.htm (685 words)

	Japanese Culture - Costume - Kimono
		But there is also the question of how to put on the kimono and tie the obi (decorative sash), a complicated procedure that is beyond the ability of most young women.
		Kimono made from fabric with simple geometric patterns, called Edo komon, are more plain and casual.
		The groom wears a fl kimono made from habutae silk and carrying the family crest, hakama (a pleated skirt) and a half-length fl coat called a haori.
	www.japan-zone.com /culture/kimono.shtml (636 words)

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		There are many varieties of kimono: the long-sleeved, gorgeous kinds worn by geisha or young girls, the formal kimono stamped with the wearer's family crest and worn on ceremonial occations; kimono for men and kimono for children.
		To complement her kimono, a young woman wears a Nagajuban, a silk kimono which serves as a slip, and Momen-no-juban, a cotton slip.
		Children's kimonos have tucks along the shoulders and around the waist, and these tucks are let out from time to time to widen and lengthen the kimono to fit the growing body.
	mothra.rerf.or.jp /ENG/Hiroshima/Things/79.html (818 words)

	KIMONO ENCYCLOPAEDIA - KIMONO
		The kimono is a traditional form of clothing worn by Japanese women and men.
		Geisha still wear kimono as part of their traditional dress and entertainment.
		A formal kimono worn by married Japanese women.
	www.japaneselifestyle.com.au /fashion/kimono.html (296 words)

	Asakichi - Kimono
		Called an "Uchikake" in Japan, this kimono predates the Edo period in Japanese history, where, at that time, it was a formal wear for ladies of noble families and warrior class.
		Eventually the Uchikake kimono became a wedding kimono which was passed down to the brides by each older generation.
		When a woman is properly dressed in the traditional kimono, you immediately notice the decorative sash tied in a very large bow at the back.This is called the Obi, and it dates from the Tokugawa period of the 17th to late 19th centruy, where it was originally just a simple waistband.
	www.asakichi.com /kimono.htm (719 words)

	www.myspace.com/kimono
		The latest is called "Arctic Death Ship" and was released in September 2005 in Iceland and in 2006 in the rest of Europe.
		The latest is "curver + kimono" - released February 2007.
		kimono toured in Europe throughout 2005 and 2006 and then returned to Iceland to write another album.
	www.myspace.com /kimono (393 words)

	kimono
		Kimonos, which have been discarded by men a century ago due to the modernity and efficiency of the Western dress, are still worn by many women on formal occasions (Dalby 384).
		To the Japanese, kimono simply means “clothing.” It is the modern descendant of the kosode, which translates as “small sleeves”; the small sleeves refer to the opening of the wrist.
		Mothers are known to send their daughters to kimono schools as part of their bridal preparation to attempt in correcting this flaw; otherwise, experts are relied on to dress the daughters on rare ceremonial occasions that require a kimono.
	www.artsci.wustl.edu /~copeland/kimono.html (1947 words)

	Vintage Kimono: Japanese Kimonos, Wedding Kimonos and Obis from the Collection of Marla Mallett Textiles
		A range of decorative approaches is shown in these kimonos: intricate embroidery in satin stitch or metallic couching, delicate shaded resist painting, applied gold foil, elaborate brocading, and intricate ikat or tie dye.
		Although most of my kimono are pristine, if you demand perfect condition, you may be better advised to buy new or recent pieces and forgo antique and vintage kimono.
		I have chosen the kimono on these pages carefully, but no sale is final until you have inspected the pieces sent to you and decide that they please you also.
	www.marlamallett.com /kimono.htm (351 words)

	How to Make a Kimono
		This kimono will be made of four panels all the way around plus a little more, however, the width of that fourth panel gives you room to move and layer and have seam allowances.
		This will produce a kimono that is approximately 6' (2yards) from floor to shoulder and has 22" wide panels and sleeves(allowing for selvedge).
		You may wear another kimono as a coat over all of this, it should be left open, it should be lined and it should be longer than the others.
	bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org /articles/as/kimono (2734 words)

	history of the kimono (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Kimono making is a major art in Japan.
		When a baby is born, if it is a girl, it is dressed in a white under garment and a bright yuzen or dyed kimono; if a boy is born, he wears a fl kimono with the family crest on it.
		On the "Coming of Age" day a girl wears a furisode (kimono with long flowing sleeves), a boy wears a sahaori (half-coat) and a hakama with the family crest.
	library.thinkquest.org /CR0214080/Clothing/history_of_the_kimono.htm (302 words)

	Kimono
		The main difference between a kimono and yukata is that the yukata is made of a lightweight cotton and less formal.
		Kimono are more elaborate in pattern and made of a medium weight cotton, cotton sateen or polyester.
		Montsuki kimonos are traditionally worn in Japan for formal occasions and are also used for the martial arts, theater and very popular among artists.
	www.cherryblossomgardens.com /akimono.asp (884 words)

	Kimono Robes, Traditional Chinese Dresses, Silk Kimonos, Cheongsam
		A kimono robe is the quintessential symbol of the Asian cultures.
		The kimono originated in the fifth century and was later made more modern to include kimono robes that are essentially all one size for both men's and women's Chinese dress.
		Asian Ideas is proud to bring you authentic silk kimonos and many other traditional garments such as the Cheongsam — a traditional Chinese garment with hundreds of years of history.
	www.asianideas.com /kimonorobes.html (181 words)

	Wanderings - Japanese Kimono
		Kimono are cut in standard sizes and fitted as they are put on, unlike Western clothing, which is fitted in the cut.
		Most Japanese do not know how to wear a kimono properly anymore, so they either take a class or go to a salon to be fitted.
		In the summer, the silk kimono is replaced by a cotton one, known as yukata.
	glennh.tripod.com /wa_jpn_kim.htm (308 words)

	MPR: Wabasha: the new kimono capital
		Virtually all of Fuller's kimonos come from an special area in Kyoto where generations of artisans have earned their living producing the expensive garment.
		Each kimono is a testament to the needle skills of the people who made it.
		Fuller's kimonos were produced during the flush years of the 1970s and 80s.
	news.minnesota.publicradio.org /features/2004/03/12_galballye_kimonos (584 words)

	Let's Try On Japan
		After discovering why and when the Japanese wear kimonos, you will be able to create a brochure about Japanese dress and create your own kimono to present to the class.
		Occasions for Wearing Kimonos should be used to learn occasions the Japanese wear kimonos.
		Kimono Types and Designs show sample fabrics and shows how each piece should be cut down to the inch.
	www.rblewis.net /technology/EDU506/WebQuests/tryonjapan/tryonjapan.html (708 words)

	Kimono, Kimono Fabric, Yukata and Japanese Clothing
		Kimono site has info on japanese kimono, japanese clothing, kimono fabrics, patterns and japanese yukata robes.
		Kimono, meaning clothing in Japanese, is perhaps one of Japan's most beautiful treasure.
		I would like to share with you the beauty of the japanese kimono, kimono fabric and pattern, types of japanese clothing, kimono culture and the history of the Japanese kimono.
	www.japanesekimono.com (160 words)

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