Kimono have a set method of construction and are typically made from a long, narrow bolt of cloth known as a, though Western-style fabric bolts are sometimes used.
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11 Facts About Kimono
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Kimono were promoted as essential for ceremonial occasions; for instance, the expensive worn by young women for was deemed a necessity.
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Kimono fabrics are often decorated, sometimes by hand, before construction.
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Kimono are traditionally made from a single bolt of fabric known as a, which is roughly 11.
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Kimono have a set method of construction, which allows the entire garment to be taken apart, cleaned and resewn easily.
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Kimono themselves do not go out of fashion, making even vintage or antique pieces viable for wear, depending on condition.
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Kimono vary widely in fabric type, and are not all made of silk.
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Kimono featuring can be seen in some kabuki performances such as, where the kimono is worn with the flipped back slightly underneath the to expose the design on the.
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Kimono are often stored wrapped in acid-free paper envelopes known as.
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Kimono are worn by Japanese Americans, and by other members of the Japanese diaspora overseas.
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