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Furisode kimono are formal kimono worn by unmarried women. Usually made of brightly colored silk with beautiful designs a furisode is distinguishable by it's long sleeves, which can sometimes almost reach the floor.

Houmongi kimono are a formal kimono worn by married women to occasions such as a friend's wedding. or a tea ceremony.They are more colorful than the most formal tomesode and can be worn by unmarried women too.

A tomesode is a formal kimono for married women; typically decorated with yuzen-dyed motifs on a black silk background. An Irotomesode will have a colored background silk, usually in lavender, peach, green or blue tones.

Omeshi silk is a tightly woven plain weave; made with hand-twisted, dyed thread with a firm texture.

Shibori is a type of resist dyeing in which certain areas on the cloth are protected from dyeing by binding dots, stiching, or clamping and squeezing the cloth between boards. Shibori creates a wonderful raised and wrinkled surface texture on the finished

Yuzen is the Japanese term for a rice-paste dyeing method that made possible the economical production of sumptuously decorated cloth by which elaborate designs and pictures are drawn on silk with a rice-paste coating.

Meisen silk is made by weaving pre-dyed threads which give it an interesting surface decoration which appears as a shimmering, soft-edged pattern. Meisen kimono were popular in the early part of the last century and were affordable, durable kimono for eve

Colorful young girls kimonos for wearing, dress-up and craft or redesign.

Great selection of Japanese Boy's Kimono for traditional wear and crafting or redesign.

Traditional Japanese Men's Kimono and haori are on the whole more subdued in color than women's. For men, a haori is regarded as an essential kimono attire along with the hakama, the long pleated loose-fitting trousers. Most men's kimono and haori are in

A Uchikake is an ornate wedding kimono with a long trail, which Japanese brides wear during the wedding ceremony. It is worn like a robe without an obi over another kimono, called `kakeshita', which is tied with obi. A Uchikake is usually heavily brocaded

A Yukata Kimono is a very casual kimono worn in the warmer months or after bathing; typically made of cotton and usually dyed with indigo dye. Yukata is considered the summer Kimono, made with cotton with no lining.

The haori is a lightweight silk jacket used to help keep the kimono clean and dry. A hoari is meant to be worn open, or tied with the himo ties attached at the front. Haori make excellent and unique blazers and evening wear.

Michiyuki are used as raincoats or outercoats for kimono, and resemble haori, except that the neckline is squared and they do close with either buttons or snaps.

Large selection of kimono fabric unpicked from kimonos no longer suitable for wearing. Great for crafting and quiting projects.

An Obi is a sash worn with kimono to secure the kimono in place. They are usually woven of heavier silk with intricate brocaded patterns.

The folding fan was invented in Japan in the 8th century. Fans have been used throughout the centuries not only as a cooling device but as a status symbol and useful ornament. Browse the photos below to complete your kimono ensemble with a beautiful fan.

Kanzashi are hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles. Kanzashi first appeared when women abandoned the traditional hairstyle where the hair was kept straight and long, and adopted more elaborate coiffured hairstyles. Kanzashi are made from

Geta are a traditional Japanese sandal that resemble western flip-flops. The Geta sandal has an elevated wooden base which is held onto the foot with a fabric thong to keep the foot well above the ground. Geta are the traditional form of footwear to be wo

Tabi are the traditional Japanese sock worn with Geta sandals. They are ankle high socks with a seperation between the big to and other toes to accommodate the Geta thong. The most common color is white but more colorful versions are becoming popular.