Kimono is considered the traditional dress in Japan and by far one of the most beautiful symbols of the Land of the Rising Sun. The Japanese kimono was derived from China during the Wu Dynasty. The distinctive silk robe clothing from the period has greatly influenced Japan’s original Kimonos. The Kimono dress changed from the 8th to mid 19th century, following a uniquely Japanese style of layered robes which was later adapted as daily clothing of the Japanese and a new fashion trend of the period. As time progressed, the kimono dresses were slowly overturned by the arrival of the Western dresses. Suits and dresses were embraced by the Japanese during the Meiji Era. Despite the clothing influences from foreigners, the Japanese have never forgotten its roots. Up until this day, kimonos are still worn although not on a daily basis but rather on special occasions and ceremonies. One factor that contributes to the rarity of the occasions these kimonos were worn, is that they cannot be mass-produced therefore the price is relatively high. The garment itself is made from high-quality silks while most of the dress cannot be sewn by a machine, thus, it is hand sewn and mostly attached with blind stitches.

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Different types of kimono are worn for different occasions and seasons in Japan. Wearing the appropriate kimono for a right occasion is a grand gesture of showing respect. Therefore, it is good to know which kimono to wear on the following occasions.

Tea Ceremony

Women wear kimonos when attending a tea ceremony. They wear furisode, a unique kimono style with colorful streaks and a long sleeve, tied with a vibrantly colored sash. The tea ceremony is an ancient tradition of the Japanese and by far one of the most popular events Japanese love to be involved in. The sophisticated method of preparing teas is incorporated into how women gracefully perform them wearing the traditional kimono. It is believed that the tea ceremony was popularized at the same time when Japanese would still wear kimono on a daily basis.

Wedding

This special occasion requires a special kimono to be worn by the bride and groom. In a traditional Japanese wedding, both the bride and the groom have to undergo several attire changes. One time, you will see the bride in a Shiromuku, a white kimono embellished with embroidered designs together with a beautiful head dress. The groom on the other hand wears a black kimono made from silk called habutae, pleated skirt and haori (black coat). Guests are also encouraged to follow the proper dress code when attending weddings, but over time, guests are adapting to the Westernized clothing and suits are very much common for male guests.

 

 

Graduation Ceremony

You will see Japanese wearing kimonos when attending graduation ceremonies. They wear their traditional kimono paired with a hakama, a pleated skirt. The wearing of a hakama in a graduation portrays a scholastic image for the students as professors and teachers traditionally wear them.

 

 

Coming of Age Ceremony

The Coming of Age ceremony or Seijin-shiki is being held every second Monday of January. This rite is dedicated to the young adults who turned 20 years old between April 2nd of the previous year and April 1st of the current year. All young participants in this ceremony wear kimono. The girls would wear furisode, a kimono with long and floppy sleeves while the boys would wear a haori, which are half-coats and a hakama with their family crest.

Funerals

Japanese wear a plain black kimono with the right side of the kimono being crossed over the left during funerals. It has been a tradition for Japanese to wear a kimono when attending funerals, therefore, you should expect that all attendees are going to wear it appropriately.

 

 

Summer Festivals

Summer is the season where Japanese of all ages come out and enjoy. During various summer festivals, women wear a yukata (summer type kimono). The yukata is an informal type of kimono, and is very much worn ideally during summer as the garments are made up of light weight materials such as cotton to provide comfort and the wide sleeves provide proper ventilation to the person wearing it.

 

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