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	Japanese yukata for sewing and quilting
		Yukata is colorfast, has no right or wrong side (the design is equally vibrant on both sides) and only improves with repeated washings, becoming softer and more comfortable.
		Yukata 40 (upper left): $10/meter - not true yukata as it is printed cotton and not stenciled.
		Yukata 50 (upper right): $8/yd - not true yukata as it is printed cotton and not stenciled; very small (1/4 inch) pink, purple, white and red squares with small kokeshi (doll) figures that are just over an inch tall.
	www.saberdesigns.cc /yukata.htm (574 words)

	New Kanji T-shirts - Kanji maniacs by Yukata Bizin
		Yukata obi are frequently more colourful and may be made of a variety of fabrics.
		Some men's yukata obi are similar to or the same as kimono obi, while others feature decorative tassels or are made of very wide strips of cotton which are gathered at the ends and are tied loosely around the waist and secured with a bow at the back.
		The yukata is a casual form of kimono that is also frequently worn after bathing at traditional Japanese inns, Though their use is not limited to after-bath wear, yukata literally means bath(ing) clothes.
	yukata-bizin.com (1044 words)

	YUKATA - KIMONO ENCYCLOPAEDIA
		The Yukata is a casual light cotton kimono for wearing in summer.
		The yukata was later also worn by Japanese warriors and by the Edo era (1600-1868), it was widely worn by the public when public bath became a popular recreation in Japan.
		For a more formal appearance, the yukata is worn with an obi belt, along with a matching geta (wooden sandals) and purse to complete the attire.
	www.japaneselifestyle.com.au /fashion/yukata_kimono.html (342 words)

	Yukata
		Yukata is a type of clothing worn by the Japanese, especially women, at Hana-bi[?] (firework) festivals and other summer events.
		It is a kind of casual kimono, also commonly worn after the bath at Japanese-style hotels.
		Traditionally yukata were mostly made of blue-printed cotton but today there is a wide variety of colors and designs.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/yu/Yukata.html (124 words)

	Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Yukata
		Yukata is a type of clothing worn by the Japanese, especially women, at Hana-bi[?] (firework) festivals and other summer events.
		An obi (belt) is used to keep the yukata from falling open.
		Traditionally yukata were mostly made of blue-printed cotton but today there is a wide variety of colors and designs.
	www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/yu/Yukata (149 words)

	Yukata Designs for Orders (Site not responding. Last check: )
		For clarification, Yukata is actually an after-bath wear especially for those people in "Ryokan" (traditional Japanese inns in the suburban place) after a dip in the "Onsen" (hot spring).
		A yukata is made from cotton for cooling purposes.
		Unlike yukata, a formal kimono is made from silk, synthetic fabric or linen, you can see that there is sort of a gloss on the kimono which makes it more elegant.
	www.angelfire.com /sc/janiceleong (346 words)

	How to make a yukata
		A yukata is a type of unlined kimono that is generally made out of cotton.
		Yukata intended for use by younger individuals to attend festivals are usually brightly colored, often to the point of appearing garish, while more mature individuals usually prefer to wear subdued browns and grays.
		Yukata intended to be worn as bathrobes at inns are often in deep shades of blue or green or occasionally white or maroon.
	www-personal.umich.edu /~weyrbrat/Japan/yukata (3024 words)

	Japanese Kimono Robe - Cotton Yukata Robes
		There are only a few types of japanese kimono robes and cotton yukata robes that are worn as actual robes or sleepwear in Japan; the gauze lined cotton kimono robe, the flannel kimono robe and the cotton yukata robe.
		The yukata robes are traditionally white or navy with a very plain geometric pattern whereas the cotton yukata worn in public as clothing have fancier patterns and designs.
		The yukata clothing can be worn as a robe in Japan, however the yukata robe should never be worn as clothing in public for it would be like wearing your pajamas in public.
	www.geocities.com /kimono_history/flannel_kimono.htm (325 words)

	How To Wear A Yukata
		Yukata was originally called 'yukatabira' before the Edo period (1603-1867).
		Bathing style changed and people started to soak into the tub naked, then yukata became to be worn after the bath to go easy and relax.
		They change from yukata to the stage costume just before the play, as if to transform themselves into a character on the stage.
	www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp /english/yukata/index.html (203 words)

	Yukata - Definition, explanation
		Yukata (Japanese: 浴衣;) is a type of clothing worn by the Japanese, especially women, at firework festivals and other summer events.
		Amongst men, the most common use of yukata in public is when it is worn by sumo wrestlers.
		Junior ranked sumo wrestlers are expected to wear yukata when out in public, irrespective of the weather conditions or time of year.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/y/yu/yukata.php (437 words)

	Mari - diary: Yukata is boom in Japan
		The good part of Yukata is it is comfortably cool to wear and it matches the humid Japanese weather and also we can wear various patterns.
		Yukata for foreign people too, they are longer than the regular Japanese type.
		Very nice to hear that there is a yukata boom going on in Japan, because it simply is a beautiful clothing and a piece of traditional Japan I hope will never fade away from the streets of Japan.
	smt.blogs.com /mari_diary/2005/08/yukata_is_boom_.html (719 words)

	News \| Gainesville.com \| The Gainesville Sun \| Gainesville, Fla. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		People wearing yukata are a common sight at fireworks displays, bon-odori festivals, and other summer events.
		The yukata is a casual form of kimono that is also frequently worn after bathing at traditional Japanese inns, Though their use is not limited to after-bath wear, yukata literally means bath(ing) clothes.
		The left side of the yukata is wrapped over the right side, and an obi (belt) is used to keep the yukata from falling open when worn in public.
	www.gainesville.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=yukata (385 words)

	Hanami Web - Yukata
		Yukata is the cool summer cloth, often used while watching a Japanese firework show hanabi, or matsuri, the Japanese traditional festival.
		Yukata is almost always made from cotton and is very thin and cool to wear even in very hot Japanese summer.
		Yukata is absolutely most coolest possible cloth to wear in summer time for women.
	www.hanamiweb.com /yukata.html (295 words)

	Japanese Clothing, Japanese Yukata
		Today, the traditional japanese yukata are widely used for everything from dances, casual wear in the summer, to simple night attire.
		In Japan, the yukata is the most popular daily summer kimono wear and is beloved for its 100% cotton fabric and traditional prints and patterns.
		All yukata's are made and imported from Japan, 100% cotton, includes matching belt and full length in size.
	www.garden-gifts.com /yukata.htm (496 words)

	Year of the Yukata \| Fashion \| Trends in Japan \| Web Japan
		Yukata's popularity began to rise in the late 1990s, when traditional Japanese goods, retro kimono fabrics, and vintage kimono enjoyed a resurgence in popularity.
		At that time, nearly all yukata in the shops were for women, but a few years ago men's yukata started to increase in number, and today there are even yukata for dogs being marketed to meet the demands of well-to-do, doting pet owners.
		Last summer, women tended to wear yukata while their dates wore ordinary clothes, but this year men are more interested in fashion, and couples decked out in yukata are likely to be a common sight.
	web-japan.org /trends/fashion/fas060706.html (664 words)

	Yukata - What's Cool in Japan - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Yukata are versatile, too, as they can be worn when stepping outside for a moment and even as pajamas, and they're ideal for Japan's humid summers.
		Yukata fashion shows are now held in such places as department stores.
		long with the popularity of the yukata, a wide range of accessories, such as matching obi, easy-to-wear geta, stylish ornamental hairpins, fans, and bags and wallets made from kimono sash cloth, have appeared on the market.
	web-jpn.org /kidsweb/cool/99-07-09/yukata.html (489 words)

	Yukata
		Initially, yukata were used as nightwear or loungewear but recently they have grown fashionable as colorful summer town clothes among young women.
		Yukata are also popular for visitors from abroad to take home as useful souvenirs they can wear as summer bathrobes.
		Two sets of yukata (single-layer cotton kimono) will be in your room, usually folded in the closet.
	int.kateigaho.com /oct03/yukata.html (418 words)

	Yukata at AllExperts
		Yukata (Japanese: 浴衣;) is a type of clothing worn by the Japanese, especially women, at firework festivals and other summer events.
		Amongst men, the most common use of yukata in public is when it is worn by sumo wrestlers.
		After checking in, people get changed into the yukata provided by the hotel and then go for a walk outside, to the public baths and also dinner and breakfast wearing their yukata.
	en.allexperts.com /e/y/yu/Yukata.htm (386 words)

	Anime Tourist - Reality in Anime (Part 3) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The actual word “yukata” is actually a combination of the word “yu,” which means “bath,” and the word “katabira,” which means “undergarment.” Thus, as the name suggests, the yukata were originally worn as a bathing robe by ancient Japanese court nobles and many sources say they were first woven from hemp.
		Traditional yukata are still very popular in Japan, and the sight of girls wearing them when they go watch a summer fireworks display is not out of the ordinary at all.
		Some designs feature yukata that look like slit skirts and even yukata that are made of sheer material (this surprised the heck out of me when I saw it during my research for this article).
	anime-tourist.com /article.php?sid=519 (675 words)

	Japanese Clothing, Japanese Yukata, Japanese Robes
		Today, the traditional Japanese yukata are widely used for everything from dances, casual clothing in the summer, to simple night attire.
		In Japan, the yukata is the most popular daily clothing wear and is beloved for its 100% lightweight cotton fabric.
		Yukata are made of a lightweight cotton and less formal.
	www.japanesegifts.com /ayukata.asp (1073 words)

	Japanese Clothing - Yukata robes
		The yukata that I bought for my wife was tried on by almost every member of our family.
		Today, the traditional japanese yukata are widely used for everything from dances, casual clothing in the summer, to simple night attire.
		In Japan, the yukata is the most popular daily clothing wear and is beloved for its 100% cotton fabric with traditional prints and patterns.
	www.cherryblossomgardens.com /ayukata.asp (758 words)

	Yukata/Samue
		The yukata is a light cotton robe worn during the warm summer months as dressing gowns, bathrobes, and even casual wear after the bath.
		Yukata are often provided for guest use in traditional Japanese inns.
		Yukata come in sizes for women and women and in both medium and large sizes.
	www.e-budostore.com /samue.htm (184 words)

	Japan Roads - Wearing a "Yukata" (Japanese Cotton Robe)
		When you stay at a Buddhist temple or a 'ryokan' (Japanese inn), you may be provided with a yukata or cotton robe.
		Your yukata can be worn inside the temple or ryokan or you can wear it as a pair of pajamas.
		A yukata can be worn both inside and outside the ryokan.
	www.japanroads.com /traveltips/yukata.htm (211 words)

	Book "Enjoy the Yukata in Summer"
		This book is written in simple English to make Japanese students easily understand and introduce how to put on Yukata and to know wisdom of Kimono.
		As the Kimono show which is introduced about Kimono by WAK JAPAN has been increasingly required every year, we would like to explain more not only simply how to put it on, but also Japanese fascinating wisdom and knowledge on Kimono.
		We would be very happy to assist people in the world in wearing Yukata casually and help them to enjoy knowing Japanese culture.
	www.wakjapan.com /en/info/bookyukata.html (380 words)

	Ladies Yukata (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Yukata are a summer version of the traditional kimono.
		These beautiful yukatas come as a 3 item (piece) set of a yukata, bag and obi (waist sash).
		The yukata are made from 100% cotton, the obi from 100% polyester.
	shopaholic-japan.com /product_info.php?products_id=463 (147 words)

	Japan Ryokan Association - Yukata
		Sets of yukata, haori and obi are placed in accordance with the number of persons staying in each guestroom.
		A yukata, which is unlined and made of cotton, is worn mostly in the summer.
		It is short in length, and has rather large sleeve-pockets to allow the sleeves of your yukata or tanzen to fit in easily and your arms to move smoothly.
	www.ryokan.or.jp /english/yukata/index.html (360 words)

	Random anime things
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		For a more formal appearance, the yukata is worn with an
	groups.msn.com /Randomanimethings/kimono.msnw (753 words)

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