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All about the Vintage Kimonos

The beautiful and intricate Kimono is the traditional attire of the Japanese. It is worn by men, women and children. To those of us who don’t know the intricacies of Japanese culture, they all seem similar with some variations, but in reality, the Vintage Kimono is worn in different styles, color and vintage kimono fabric that are determined by the sex, age and marital status of the wearer. Styles and vintage kimono fabric also differ with the seasons of the year and the occasion for which it is worn. Take note of variations the next time you see someone from Japan wearing one and you will understand something about the wearer’s background.

The vintage kimono has evolved through centuries and periods of Japanese history. The ones worn during the primitive Jomon period are different from the ones worn during the Edo period. Needless to say, the Imperial court has played a significant part in the evolution of the vintage kimono. In fact the style of vintage kimonos worn by the Royal family is quite distinctive from that of the other members of Japanese society. The Royal family continues the tradition of wearing vintage kimonos in the style of the Heian period for weddings and coronations.

Women wear their vintage kimonos in floral prints and bright colors. Traditionally, an unmarried woman wore a colorful vintage kimono with sleeves that flowed up to her ankles. This was called a Furisode. A married woman wore a similar vintage kimono with short sleeves. The sash or Obi for women was wide and long, as much as 1 foot in width and 13 feet in length and was worn in elaborate styles. Some of the stylized versions required half an hour to tie. Japanese brides wear white vintage kimonos over which they wear an orange or red over-Kimono for the formal reception.

Men traditionally wear conservatively designed vintage kimonos in either white or dark colors like blue, gray or brown. The sash around the waist is called the Obi, which is narrow when compared to the Obi worn by women and is tied at the back in a simple knot. In summer, men wear a light cotton vintage kimono called the Yukata which is either white or navy blue. Men also wear a type of pleated pant called Hakama over their vintage kimonos, generally when they practice the martial arts or even for certain formal occasions. The Hakama is worn by Japanese bridegrooms who wear a jacket called the Haori over the Kimono and the Hakama, which is then held close with a braided cord secured in a decorative knot.

Children wore bright colors and prints.

Today, in Japanese society for practical reasons, the vintage kimono is replaced by western attire at work. The vintage kimono is worn at home and on formal or special traditional occasions like weddings.

Constructing a vintage kimono is an art by itself. The material from which it is to be made is 13 meters in length and 15 inches in width. It is cut in eight pieces which are then stitched together to create the shape of the vintage kimono.

Today, the vintage kimono is becoming a popular style with vintage kimono style silk brocade blouses and jackets that can be worn with pants or skirts. If you like the Kimono style, Japanese silk and cotton fabric is available which can be custom tailored to your designs, even to western designs. However, if you would like evening wear that is elegant and different, then the vintage kimono is the answer!