Welcome back to my blog. I haven't added any fresh content in a while, but now I'm changing that and feel like covering something a little different. I've always held an interest into different areas of life...to some I'm sure I shock, due to my vast curiosity. Being a martial artist for most of my waking life, its no secret I enjoy learning about oriental tradition. You could say I'm a slight historian in that sense. Today we are looking at the style of dress worn in Japan, traced back to 8TH century.
It is known as, or pronounced as the Kimono. Its nationalised as the "national costume of Japan", it is well known in western culture also and is worn by non Japanese too. I really like them, but not as much as Hawaiian shirts (story for another time) The Kimono is worn wrapped around the body, left side over right, (similar to a Gi) and is sometimes worn layered. It is always worn with an Obi (belt) and may be worn with a number of traditional accessories and types of footwear. Kimono differ in construction and wear between men and women.
I personally love the textures and different colours associated with the Kimono and many dressing gowns have been adopted into the style of them. The one thing I respect is the confidence the orient have in their own skin, even in other countries we are seeing people being braver in the view of others. Wear what you want and feel comfortable should be your code.
The fun part for you creative ones out here, you can make your own Kimono.You can make it out of Tanmono fabric. If not then you can use hemp, cotton, linen, satin and silk. There are different styles for men and woman. Also, there is a different style for children as well.
