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Varieties from formal kimono to casual ones |
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There are different kinds of obi for each kind of kimono |
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A kind of underwear for kimono |
An important item for kimono from stylish and practical points of view |
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An item to make obi more stylish |
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High heels for formal kimono. Low heels for casual ones. |
Many bags paired with Japanese Sandals |
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Socks for kimono |
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A few sashes will be used normally |
A stiffening board for obi to prevent wrinkles |
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Used for tying obi properly |
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Wrapped around the waist over the top of the kimono fabric |
Wide selections in colors and patterns |
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Hair ornaments used especially for Kimono |
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Corsage for kimono |
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Mitake |
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| The length from shoulder to hem. |
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Yuki |
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| The width from the center of the back of the neck to the end of the sleeve. |
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Katahaba |
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| The width of the shoulders. |
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Erikata-aki |
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| The bottom of collar. Generally, men's is 9cm / Women's 5cm. |
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Eri-saki |
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| The collar end. The bottom short edge of collar. you may use the same fabric used for Erimawashi. |
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Kake-eri |
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| The collar protect kimono's collar from dirt. You may use for the same fabric used for collar and something different. |
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Sodetake |
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| The length of sleeve. The length of sleeves. The end part of a collar. |
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Sodehaba |
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| Sleeve width. From shoulder top to length you want the sleeve. |
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Sodetsuke |
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| The armhole seam. Attaching a sleeve to the body of kimono. |
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Sodeyama |
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| The top of the sleeve. The borderline between Maemigoro and Ushiromigoro. |
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Miyatsuguchi |
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| Opening under armhole/ Slit under arm/armpit of women's kimono. |
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Okumi |
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| The two parts at the front of the kimono running from collar to hem. Usually half the width of a bolt of silk. |
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Okumisaki |
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| The bottom short edge of collar. Also, called as 'Kensaki'. |
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Ushiromigoro |
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| The back part of a kimono. |
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Hakkake |
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| The inside cloth used around cuff and hem. It should be matching with the color of the kimono fabric. |
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Ohashori |
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| The layer around the waist. It depends on the person but generally 18cm. |
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