Kimono and other clothing in Japan

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Antique Japanese hakama (traditional pants) from the 2000 “Samurai: Armor of the Warrior” exhibit in Paris, France. The fabric has a cute print.

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Lovely modern Japanese kimono, obi belt, pouch, and traditional fan. They’re made in feminine color palette and floral patterns.

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Incredibly beautiful fabrics. I have several fabrics in my arsenal for sewing Japanese clothing. I also have an order for a gorgeous blue kimono with flowers and I can't wait to get started on that order!

[sofiya]

Japanese traditional clothing. Back view. The woman has such a delicate-looking light-colored obi belt.

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Pretty Japanese kimono and obi belts. And just look at their hairstyles!

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Japanese lady in traditional kimono performing a tea ceremony. Her makeup, hairdo, and hair jewelry are also traditional.

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Modern Japanese female kimonos with interesting striped patterns.

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Modern Japanese kimonos and obi belts (each is tied differently, by the way). So lovely!

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[sofiya]

Japanese furisode kimono – bright and beautifully patterned kimono with long sleeves. It is usually worn by unmarried girls for such occasions as wedding, graduation ceremony, celebration of adulthood, etc. This particular garment is dyed using the shibori tie-dye technique.

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