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So... I keep seeing artists drawing Kimono or Yukata and getting it wrong, so I thought it was about time I did a tutorial on it...
Here’s a thread on some basics on Kimono and Yukata.
I’ll keep adding to this thread as I finish them.
I hope this helps!:
Here’s a thread on some basics on Kimono and Yukata.
I’ll keep adding to this thread as I finish them.
I hope this helps!:
#kimono Part 1: The basic shape of a kimono
Kimono is all about straight lines and squares. There are no curves, and the only triangle bit is the collar area.
The basic shapes are the same for men and women, but the holes in
sleeves are different.
Kimono is all about straight lines and squares. There are no curves, and the only triangle bit is the collar area.
The basic shapes are the same for men and women, but the holes in
sleeves are different.
#kimono Part 2: Kimono accessories
There are several accessories used when wearing a kimono.
Men is just obi (a sash to keep the kimono in place)
But women use a lot more to keep the shape of the kimono and the obi in tact.
Kimono is a formal wear, so you never go bare feet.
There are several accessories used when wearing a kimono.
Men is just obi (a sash to keep the kimono in place)
But women use a lot more to keep the shape of the kimono and the obi in tact.
Kimono is a formal wear, so you never go bare feet.
#kimono Part 3: Footwear
Unlike flip flops, the straps are placed right in the center, and there is no difference between the right or the left.
Men’s footwear is usually rectangular and wider, and women’s are oval shape and narrower.
Unlike flip flops, the straps are placed right in the center, and there is no difference between the right or the left.
Men’s footwear is usually rectangular and wider, and women’s are oval shape and narrower.
#kimono Part 4: Collar
I see this mistake a lot... The kimono collar is ALWAYS left over right, no matter the gender.
Right over left is reserved for the dead.
Japanese ghosts are drawn with the collar right over left because they are the dead.
I see this mistake a lot... The kimono collar is ALWAYS left over right, no matter the gender.
Right over left is reserved for the dead.
Japanese ghosts are drawn with the collar right over left because they are the dead.
#kimono Part 5: Obi
Obi is kind of like a sash that holds the kimono together.
There are many different colors and patterns.
There are also different ways to tie an obi.
Some are appropriate for formal occasions, and some are more for celebrations.
Obi is kind of like a sash that holds the kimono together.
There are many different colors and patterns.
There are also different ways to tie an obi.
Some are appropriate for formal occasions, and some are more for celebrations.
#kimono Part 6: Yukata vs Kimono
Yukata is casual, kimono is formal.
Yukata is made as a summer wear, so the fabric is thinner and lighter. Women enjoy more western decorations for Yukata (like bows and laces)
Kimono is more expensive and there are more accessories and layers.
Yukata is casual, kimono is formal.
Yukata is made as a summer wear, so the fabric is thinner and lighter. Women enjoy more western decorations for Yukata (like bows and laces)
Kimono is more expensive and there are more accessories and layers.
#kimono Part 7: Men vs Women
Although the basic shape of the kimono is the same, how they are worn is different.
Unmarried young women wear Furisode (long sleeve kimono) on special occasions, like New Years and Adult Ceremony.
Although the basic shape of the kimono is the same, how they are worn is different.
Unmarried young women wear Furisode (long sleeve kimono) on special occasions, like New Years and Adult Ceremony.
#kimono Part 8: Beauty in the shape
This is part of the reason why we were so angry with Kim Kardashian’s attempted “kimono”
The beauty of kimono is about straight lines, not curves of the body.
This is part of the reason why we were so angry with Kim Kardashian’s attempted “kimono”
The beauty of kimono is about straight lines, not curves of the body.
#kimono Part 9: Wrinkles
Because of the type of fabric, there are not too many wrinkles.
There are also more fabric surface, so it doesn’t contour to the body shape.
Because of the type of fabric, there are not too many wrinkles.
There are also more fabric surface, so it doesn’t contour to the body shape.
Not everyone who liked this tweet looks at my other tweets, so I’ll add other kimono-related tweets here too.
https://twitter.com/chihirohowe/status/1283794284865449986?s=21 https://twitter.com/ChihiroHowe/status/1283794284865449986
https://twitter.com/chihirohowe/status/1283794284865449986?s=21 https://twitter.com/ChihiroHowe/status/1283794284865449986
https://twitter.com/chihirohowe/status/1283587618857316352?s=21 https://twitter.com/ChihiroHowe/status/1283587618857316352
And here’s an example on how a women’s kimono can look more masculine (in a modern way):
https://twitter.com/yuukikanon42/status/1283723211272679424?s=21 https://twitter.com/yuukikanon42/status/1283723211272679424
https://twitter.com/yuukikanon42/status/1283723211272679424?s=21 https://twitter.com/yuukikanon42/status/1283723211272679424
#kimono Part 10: Hakama
This particular one is called “Umanori-Bakama (ooh-mah-noh-ree-bah-kah-mah) which is used when men rode on horses (which is why the ends of the hakama is split like pants)
Hakama is closer to skirts, since the crotch part is so low down and loose.
This particular one is called “Umanori-Bakama (ooh-mah-noh-ree-bah-kah-mah) which is used when men rode on horses (which is why the ends of the hakama is split like pants)
Hakama is closer to skirts, since the crotch part is so low down and loose.
#kimono Part 11: Hakama part 2
Hakama is worn over regular kimono.
The common one women wear is a skirt type, where it’s completely open on the inside.
This outfit was worn by female students in the early 1900s.
Now it’s mainly worn for graduation.
Hakama is worn over regular kimono.
The common one women wear is a skirt type, where it’s completely open on the inside.
This outfit was worn by female students in the early 1900s.
Now it’s mainly worn for graduation.
#kimono Part 12
Haori is like a cardigan, and it is also part of men’s formal wear.
The length of the Haori depends on what’s trendy at the time.
Haori for men and women has slightly different features.
There are different types of Haori-Himo that you can mix and match.
Haori is like a cardigan, and it is also part of men’s formal wear.
The length of the Haori depends on what’s trendy at the time.
Haori for men and women has slightly different features.
There are different types of Haori-Himo that you can mix and match.
#kimono Part 13
There are different types of Mon.
Kamon (kah-moh-n) is a family crest, and different families have different designs.
But there are also a lot of families who don’t know their Kamon, so there are many generic Kamon they can use for their kimono.
There are different types of Mon.
Kamon (kah-moh-n) is a family crest, and different families have different designs.
But there are also a lot of families who don’t know their Kamon, so there are many generic Kamon they can use for their kimono.
I realized I didn’t add this answer thread of how women with fuller figure and bigger breasts look like when wearing kimono/Yukata to this thread:
https://twitter.com/chihirohowe/status/1285409412044087301?s=21 https://twitter.com/ChihiroHowe/status/1285409412044087301
https://twitter.com/chihirohowe/status/1285409412044087301?s=21 https://twitter.com/ChihiroHowe/status/1285409412044087301
#kimono Part 14: Shiromuku
There are several types of wedding kimono in Japan.
Shiromuku is the oldest type.
Typically it’s all white, but sometimes they put accents (red or gold).
The wedding kimono has the longest sleeves, around 114cm long.
There are several types of wedding kimono in Japan.
Shiromuku is the oldest type.
Typically it’s all white, but sometimes they put accents (red or gold).
The wedding kimono has the longest sleeves, around 114cm long.
#kimono Part 15: Iro-Uchikake
Another form of wedding kimono.
Iro means color, and this one is more colorful.
If a headpiece is to be worn, it would be the Tsuno-Kakushi, worn with a specific type of Japanes hairstyle called “文金高島田 (Bunkin Takashimada)”
Another form of wedding kimono.
Iro means color, and this one is more colorful.
If a headpiece is to be worn, it would be the Tsuno-Kakushi, worn with a specific type of Japanes hairstyle called “文金高島田 (Bunkin Takashimada)”
#kimono Part 16: Hiki-Furisode
These wedding kimono can be styled with “Japanese hair” (traditional style) or “Western hair” (typical updo).
If the hair is long enough it can be styled into the Japanese hair by itself, but if it’s short “half wig” or “whole wig” can be used.
These wedding kimono can be styled with “Japanese hair” (traditional style) or “Western hair” (typical updo).
If the hair is long enough it can be styled into the Japanese hair by itself, but if it’s short “half wig” or “whole wig” can be used.
Here is a link to a step-by-step photos (and Japanese description) of how Shiromuku/Iro-Uchikake is put on: http://www.studio-quon.net/shirouchikake/
Some points to know on this thread of how to draw Kimono:
https://twitter.com/chihirohowe/status/1289636793017491456?s=21 https://twitter.com/ChihiroHowe/status/1289636793017491456
https://twitter.com/chihirohowe/status/1289636793017491456?s=21 https://twitter.com/ChihiroHowe/status/1289636793017491456
Kimono/Yukata sleeves explained. https://twitter.com/ChihiroHowe/status/1300493065216339968
More info on Yukata/kimono: https://twitter.com/mainichi_kimono/status/1286111824765530114
How to buy a kimono/Yukata that’s a good size for you:
Pinch the middle of the collar and lift it up. If it’s the same length as your height, that’s a good size. https://twitter.com/ochicochiya/status/1327466203338534912
Pinch the middle of the collar and lift it up. If it’s the same length as your height, that’s a good size. https://twitter.com/ochicochiya/status/1327466203338534912
Thread on how “Juni-Hitoe” is worn.
←Heian way (Heian period: AD 790s- AD1180s)
→Modern way https://twitter.com/iroha_4tg/status/1186969310448631808
←Heian way (Heian period: AD 790s- AD1180s)
→Modern way https://twitter.com/iroha_4tg/status/1186969310448631808
Some of the ways Obi is tied for men’s kimono/yukata https://twitter.com/sakone_shogen/status/1343096629146972161
Raising the hakama and putting on the tasuki https://twitter.com/harima_mekkai/status/1378692736409198592
Dyeing a kimono fabric https://twitter.com/ikeuchiyuzen/status/1451447415182016520
