Clothing in Japan


The Japanese Kimono is a garment that men and women from Japan wore from the early time (645-724) to today. It comes from the Chinese p'ao robe. The Kimono is an ankle high gown with long and wide sleeves and a v-neck. There is nothing to button or tie, it laps left over right across the front. It is fastened at the waist by an obi, which is a wide sash or belt made of satin or a stiff silk material.

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