What is the name of the broad sash worn as part of traditional Japanese dress?
"The sizes are only approximate, and a special technique is used to fit the dress appropriately. The obi is a very important part of the kimono. Obi is a decorative sash that is worn by Japanese men and women, although it can be worn with many different traditional outfits, it is most commonly worn with the kimono. Most women wear a very large elaborate obi, while men typically don a more thin and conservative obi. Most Japanese men only wear the kimono at home or in a very laid back environment, however it is acceptable for a man to wear"
"the mythology, navel exposure was not encouraged in the earlier times. The traditional clothing of Japanese women has a wide cloth belt around the midriff to protect the belly and keep it warm. The Japanese believe the belly is the source of person's warmth and that the perfect navel is an innie. Although navel exposure has become a recent trend in fashion in Japan, annual ""Heso Matsuri"" (""belly button festivals"") have been held in Japan since the late 1960s. The tradition of the Hokkaido ""Heso Odori"" (""belly button dance"") began in 1968. Dancers make their ""heso"" (""belly button"") into a"
"Inrō An (plural the same) is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist. They are often highly decorated, in a variety of materials and techniques, in particular often using lacquer. Because traditional Japanese robes lacked pockets, objects were often carried by hanging them from the obi in containers known as ""sagemono"" (a Japanese generic term for a hanging object attached to a sash). Most sagemono were created for specialized contents, such as tobacco, pipes, writing brush and ink, but the type known as inrō was suitable for carrying anything small."
"little since the introduction of Buddhism to Japan in the 7th century. Footwear traditionally consisted of ""tabi"" socks and ""geta"" (wooden clogs), or ""waraji"" (straw sandals). Warrior monks would often fold and tie the white headcowl to cover more of their head, or would substitute a ""hachimaki"" headband. Finally, many warrior monks would wear some form of samurai armor. The ""sōhei"" employed a variety of weapons. The ""obi"", or belt, of the kimono would often be supplemented with a heavier sash, so a sword could be slung from it. The long ""tachi"" was probably the most common sword, though many"
"clients and in the complex traditions surrounding selecting and wearing kimono, a floor length silk robe embroidered with intricate designs which is held together by a sash at the waist which is called an obi. In modern Japan, geisha and their apprentices are now a rare sight outside ""hanamachi"" or . In the 1920s, there were over 80,000 geisha in Japan, but today, there are far fewer. Most common sightings are of tourists who pay a fee to be dressed up as a maiko. A sluggish economy, declining interest in the traditional arts, the exclusive nature of the flower and"
"example, typically remained in seclusion only 27 days.) The Japanese term for mourning dress is ""mofuku"" (喪服). The term refers to either primarily black Western-style formal wear or to black traditional Japanese clothing worn at funerals and Buddhist memorial services. Other colors, particularly reds and bright shades, are considered inappropriate for mourning dress. If wearing Western clothes, women may wear a single strand of white pearls. Japanese-style mourning dress for women consists of a five-crested plain black silk kimono, black obi and black accessories worn over white undergarments, black sandals and white split-toe socks. Men's mourning dress consists of clothing"
"greatly influenced by, the three-dimensional monochrome ink (""sumi"") landscape painting, ""sumi-e"" or ""suibokuga"". In Japan, the garden has the status of artwork. Traditional Japanese clothing distinguishes Japan from all other countries around the world. The Japanese word kimono means ""something one wears"" and they are the traditional garments of Japan. Originally, the word kimono was used for all types of clothing, but eventually, it came to refer specifically to the full-length garment also known as the naga-gi, meaning ""long-wear"", that is still worn today on special occasions by women, men, and children. The earliest kimonos were heavily influenced by traditional"
"Kimono The is a traditional Japanese garment. ""Kimono"" was basically derived from the Chinese ""hanfu"" of the Wu region in Jiangnan, China. ""Kimono"" (""ki"": wear + ""mono"": object = ""worn object"", ""object that is worn"") means ""garment"" and has come to denote these full-length, usually robes. The standard English plural is ""kimonos"", but the unmarked Japanese plural ""kimono"" is also used. Kimonos are often worn for important festivals or formal occasions as formal clothing. Kimono have T-shaped, Dambi-straight-lined robes worn so that the hem falls to the ankle, with attached collars and long, wide sleeves. Kimono are wrapped around the"
"was kept straight and long, and adopted coiffured ""nihongami"" hairstyles. Kanzashi came into wide use during the Edo period when artisans began to produce more finely crafted products. Some believe they may also have been used for defence in an emergency. Nowadays, kanzashi are most often worn by brides and professional kimono wearers such as geisha, tayu and yujo or adepts in Japanese tea ceremony and ikebana. However, there is currently a revival among young Japanese women who wish to add an elegant touch to their business suit. Kanzashi are fabricated from a wide range of materials such as lacquered"
"Kosode The kosode (小袖) is a basic Japanese robe for both men and women. It is worn as both an undergarment and overgarment. The literal meaning of the term kosode is ""small sleeve,"" which refers to the sleeve opening. They were traditionally worn during the Japanese Edo Period (1600–1868). Kosode are T-shaped, have a looser fit than the Kimono and come in varying lengths. Kosode are worn with an obi (sash), that is considerably smaller than that of the modern Kimono. Often worn with hakama (pleated, divided skirt) for men or naga-bakama (very long hakama) for women, as in the"
"blanket was used as a shawl for women, and a red blanket was featured in ""Vogue"" for winter wear. Until the 1930s, the majority of Japanese wore the kimono, and Western clothes were still restricted to out-of-home use by certain classes. The Japanese have interpreted western clothing styles from the United States and Europe and made it their own. Overall, it is evident throughout history that there has been much more of a Western influence on Japan’s culture and clothing. However, the traditional kimono remains a major part of the Japanese way of life and will be for a long"
"Daishō The —literally ""big-little""—is a Japanese term for a matched pair of traditionally made Japanese swords worn by the samurai class in feudal Japan. The etymology of the word ""daishō"" becomes apparent when the terms ""daitō"", meaning long sword, and ""shōtō"", meaning short sword, are used; daitō"" + shōtō"" = ""daishō"". A ""daishō"" is typically depicted as a katana and wakizashi mounted in matching but originally the ""daishō"" was the wearing of any long and short uchigatana together. The ""katana/wakizashi"" pairing is not the only ""daishō"" combination as generally any longer sword paired with a tantō is considered to be"
"ornamental fittings housed in a plain mount, formerly carried by men and women of the samurai class in Japan. It was useful for self-defense indoors where the long ""katana"" and intermediate ""wakizashi"" were inconvenient. Women carried them in their kimono either in a pocket like fold or in the sleeve for self-defense or for suicide by means of slashing the jugular veins and carotid artery in the left side of the neck. is the Japanese term for a scabbard, and specifically refers to the scabbard for a sword or knife. The saya of a koshirae are normally manufactured from very"
"body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial) and are secured by a sash called an ""obi"", which is tied at the back. Kimono are generally worn with traditional footwear (especially ""zōri"" or ""geta"") and split-toe socks (""tabi""). Today, kimono are most often worn by women, particularly on special occasions. Traditionally, unmarried women wore a style of kimono called ""furisode"", with almost floor-length sleeves, on special occasions. A few older women and even fewer men still wear the kimono on a daily basis. Men wear the kimono most often at weddings, tea"
"worldwide like the kimono. A happi (or happy coat) is a straight sleeved coat that is typically imprinted with the family crest, and was a common coat for firefighters to wear. Japan also has very distinct footwear. Tabi, an ankle high sock, is often worn with the kimono. Tabi are designed to be worn with geta, a type of thonged footwear. Geta are sandals mounted on wooden blocks held to the foot by a piece of fabric that slides between the toes. Geta are worn both by men and women with the kimono or yukata. Through a long culinary past,"
"more complicated, using a larger number of ornaments. Artisans began to produce more finely crafted products, including some hair ornaments that could be used as defensive weapons. During the latter part of the Edo period, the craftsmanship of kanzashi reached a high point, with many styles and designs being created (see Types of kanzashi, below). Nowadays, kanzashi are most often worn by brides; by professional kimono wearers such as geisha, tayū and yujo; or by adepts in Japanese tea ceremony and ikebana. However, there is currently a revival among young Japanese women who wish to add an elegant touch to"
"kanzashi for each month of the year. The seasons dictate which kind of hair ornament is worn in Japan. Usually this applies above all to the geisha and maiko, who tend to be the only Japanese women to wear kanzashi often enough for seasonal changes to be noticeable. Since maiko wear more elaborate kanzashi than their senior geisha, seasonal changes are even more important for them. Kanzashi In the English-speaking world, the term ""kanzashi"" is sometimes applied to the folded cloth flowers that traditionally adorned ""tsumami kanzashi"" or to the technique used to make those flowers. Kanzashi were first used"
"it is generally less expensive than ""arai hari"" but may be impossible for certain fabrics or dyes. Kimono The is a traditional Japanese garment. ""Kimono"" was basically derived from the Chinese ""hanfu"" of the Wu region in Jiangnan, China. ""Kimono"" (""ki"": wear + ""mono"": object = ""worn object"", ""object that is worn"") means ""garment"" and has come to denote these full-length, usually robes. The standard English plural is ""kimonos"", but the unmarked Japanese plural ""kimono"" is also used. Kimonos are often worn for important festivals or formal occasions as formal clothing. Kimono have T-shaped, Dambi-straight-lined robes worn so that the"
"Furoshiki Furoshiki (風呂敷) are a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth traditionally used to transport clothes, gifts, or other goods. Although possibly dating back as far as the middle of the Nara period, the name, meaning ""bath spread"", derives from the Edo period practice of using them to bundle clothes while at the sentō (public baths; public ""furo"") to prevent a mix-up of the bathers' clothes. Before becoming associated with public baths, ""furoshiki"" were known as ""hirazutsumi"" (平包), or flat folded bundle. Eventually, the ""furoshiki""’s usage extended to serve as a means for merchants to transport their wares or to"
"tied up beneath the obi with a wide cloth ribbon called ""shigoki obi"". Contemporary kimono are made similarly over-long, but the hems are not allowed to trail; the excess cloth is tied up to hips, forming a fold called ""ohashori"". Shigoki obi are still used, but only in decorative purposes. The most formal of obi are about to become obsolete. The heavy and long ""maru obi"" is nowadays used only by maiko and brides as a part of their wedding outfit. The lighter ""fukuro obi"" has taken the place of maru obi. The originally everyday ""Nagoya obi"" is the most"
"Netsuke Traditional Japanese garments—robes called ""kosode"" and ""kimono""—had no pockets; however, men who wore them needed a place to store their personal belongings, such as pipes, tobacco, money, seals, or medicines. Their solution was to place such objects in containers (called ""sagemono"") hung by cords from the robes' sashes (""obi""). The containers may have been pouches or small woven baskets, but the most popular were beautifully crafted boxes (""inrō""), which were held shut by ""ojime"", which were sliding beads on cords. Whatever the form of the container, the fastener that secured the cord at the top of the sash was"
"bolt of fabric called a tan. Tan come in standard dimensions, and the entire bolt is used to make one kimono. The finished kimono consists of four main strips of fabric—two panels covering the body and two panels forming the sleeves—with additional smaller strips forming the narrow front panels and collar. Kimono fabrics are frequently hand-made and -decorated. Kimonos are worn with sashes called obi, which hold it in place and keep the front closed. Obi serve this practical function and are aesthetically pleasing. Obi are about 13 feet long and 12 inches wide. There are two types: fukuro-obi, which"
"used to decorate inro made of other materials. Inrō, like the ojime and netsuke they were associated with, evolved over time from strictly utilitarian articles into objects of high art and immense craftsmanship. Inrō An (plural the same) is a traditional Japanese case for holding small objects, suspended from the obi (sash) worn around the waist. They are often highly decorated, in a variety of materials and techniques, in particular often using lacquer. Because traditional Japanese robes lacked pockets, objects were often carried by hanging them from the obi in containers known as ""sagemono"" (a Japanese generic term for a"
"robes to cover both arms with long sleeves came in to play. Other parts of China such as Tibet, have changed over time and they show both their shoulders as well as having a two piece attire rather than one. Shortly thereafter, Japan integrated a bib along with their long sleeve robe called a ""koromo"". This was a clothing piece made specifically for their school of Zen which they practice in T""akahatsu"" that involves the monks of Japan wearing a straw hat. In all sects of Buddhism, there is a ringing of a bell where a Buddhist monk rings the"
"as ""San Pan"" Here is a list of several types of ""kasa"": Kasa (hat) A is any one of several sorts of traditional Japanese hats. Some types are ""amigasa"", ""jingasa"", ""sandogasa"", ""sugegasa"", and ""takuhatsugasa"". Note that ""rendaku"" (""sequential voicing"") causes ""kasa"" to change to ""gasa"" when it is preceded by another word specifying the type of hat: thus, (""camp hat""; helmet). An ""amigasa"" is a straw hat of the type traditionally worn in some Japanese folk dances. Another kind of ""kasa"", the woven rice-straw ""takuhatsugasa"" worn by mendicant Buddhist monks, is made overlarge and in a bowl or mushroom shape."
"to a foot (30 cm). ""Hachi"" means eight, which in this case represents a measure of eight-tenths of a ""shaku"". True ""shakuhachi"" are made of bamboo and can be very expensive. Komusō wore a ""tengai"" or ""tengui"" (天蓋), a woven straw hat or ""kasa"" which completely covered their head like an overturned basket or a kind of woven beehive. The idea was that by wearing such a hat they removed their ego. What the hat also did was remove their identity from prying eyes. Further, the government granted the komusō the rare privilege to freely travel the country without hindrance—playing"
"Kasa (hat) A is any one of several sorts of traditional Japanese hats. Some types are ""amigasa"", ""jingasa"", ""sandogasa"", ""sugegasa"", and ""takuhatsugasa"". Note that ""rendaku"" (""sequential voicing"") causes ""kasa"" to change to ""gasa"" when it is preceded by another word specifying the type of hat: thus, (""camp hat""; helmet). An ""amigasa"" is a straw hat of the type traditionally worn in some Japanese folk dances. Another kind of ""kasa"", the woven rice-straw ""takuhatsugasa"" worn by mendicant Buddhist monks, is made overlarge and in a bowl or mushroom shape. Unlike a rice farmer's hat, it does not come to a point,"
"certain festivals. These robes are one of the most expensive items of Japanese clothing. Only the Imperial Household still officially uses them at some important functions. Women such as an empress or princess wear a jūnihitoe, while men such as the Emperor or a prince wear a sokutai. During the wedding of Masako, Crown Princess of Japan to the crown prince, she wore a ""jūnihitoe"" for the official ceremony. The ""jūnihitoe"" was also worn by Empress Michiko during the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Akihito in 1990. Her ladies-in-waiting were all wearing the ""jūnihitoe""; however, in modified form from the Edo"
"Kanzashi In the English-speaking world, the term ""kanzashi"" is sometimes applied to the folded cloth flowers that traditionally adorned ""tsumami kanzashi"" or to the technique used to make those flowers. Kanzashi were first used in Japan during the Jōmon period. During that time, a single thin rod or stick was considered to have mystical powers which could ward off evil spirits, so people would wear them in their hair. This is also when some of the first predecessors of the modern Japanese hair comb began to appear. During the Nara period, a variety of Chinese cultural aspects and items were"
"time. The Kimono (着物), labelled the ""national costume of Japan"", is the most formal and well-known form of traditional fashion. Japanese kimonos are wrapped around the body, sometimes in several layers, and are secured in place by sashes with a wide obi to complete it. There are accessories and ties needed to wear the kimono correctly. After the four-class system ended in the Tokugawa period (1603-1867), the symbolic meaning of the kimono shifted from a reflection of social class to a reflection of self, allowing those to incorporate their own tastes and individualize their outfit. The process of wearing a"
"weddings or when attending religious ceremonies. Argon (clothing) An Argon (also called Agon, Agrun or Parsa) is a traditional shawl-like garment worn by Hajong women in the Indian subcontinent, in modern-day India and Bangladesh. It was a form of festive wear, worn during special occasions. Argons are shuttle-woven and characterized by large-scale, symmetrical patterns, featuring geometrical shapes and stylized leaves and flowers in colored silks and with or without gold and silver threads. Traditionally argons used to be very large in size and would have birds like herons, ducks and peacocks; and trees like kadamba tree brocaded on them. It"
"Japanese clothing There are typically two types of clothing that the Japanese wear: the , such as kimonos, and . Japanese traditional fashion combines multiple styles that reflect early Japan's visual culture. It represents the culture's visible artistic and traditional values and joins them together to create a form of fashion recognizable to foreign cultures. The most well known form of Japanese traditional fashion is the kimono (translates to ""something to wear""), but other types include the yukata and the hakama. The different styles have been produced, expressed, and transformed by artists well known in Japan, including fashion designers Issey"
"may also display a samurai doll usually riding on a large carp (often representing the Japanese folk heroes Kintarō or Momotarō), and/or the traditional Japanese military helmet, ""kabuto"", due to their tradition as symbols of strength and vitality. ""Mochi"" rice cakes wrapped in ""kashiwa"" (oak) leaves""kashiwa-mochi"" (""mochi"" filled with red bean jam) and ""chimaki"" (a kind of ""sweet rice paste"", wrapped in an iris or bamboo leaf)are traditionally served on this day. Children's Day (Japan) The day was originally called one of the five annual ceremonies held at the imperial courtand was celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth"