The attractive of Kimono

January 21, 2009

kimono Kimono…..maybe you ever hear this before. Hmmm yes right kimono is traditional clothes from japan. Perhaps this is also one of the aspects of Japanese culture that make the world recognize international, clothes that make us different from a vacation to make Japanese feel very need to know more about what the kimono?…Actually in doing some vacation not only enjoy the journey but we should learn about the culture of places that we visit.
Actually what is kimono ?
Kimono is traditional clothing from japan, that T-shaped, straight-lines robes with collars and full-length sleeves that typically are wide. Kimono (Kimono, literally means “something worn”) is a type of clothing that is also the official clothing of Japan. Originally, the word “kimono” refers to any type of clothing, but now the word is associated
with a particularly full traditional dress used women, men and children.
This clothes usually worn by women and on special occasions. Besides that the pattern of the kimono can also determine in what season it should be worn, such as :
* a pattern with butterflies or cherry blossoms wold be worn in spring
* watery designs are common during the summer
* popular autums motif is the russet leaf of the japanese maple in japan
* for the winter, might include the design of bamboo, pine tree and plum blossoms
Beside the beautiful sakura, this traditional clothes also make interest someone who visit japan. Maybe spend your vacation in japan do not forget this clothes because this is so unique and different with clothes in another country. Actually every country have own culture that they want approach until famous with another country.
Now maybe this is the plus point you must consider in doing vacation in japan, try to wear this clothes and feels how you looks so beautifull in using it.