Kimono guide
These four pages use museum and openly licensed photographs. They are not Kimono Kyoto stock and not client photos. Our walking plan is a basic outfit. It does not include photography or hair. Furisode availability has to be confirmed.
Where kimono comes from
From the kosode to the shape worn today, and why it left everyday dress.
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How the types differ
Furisode, kurotomesode, homongi, komon and yukata, one garment each.
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What to wear when
A Kyoto walk, a summer festival, and a wedding are not the same garment.
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Age and status
Formal rules follow the occasion and marital status, not a fixed birthday. Rental shops usually do not check.
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