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Wear Kimono
Enjoy Kimono Simply
You can use a kimono for a gown, fling it on and tie the front of a kimono by koshihimo (a sash).
Wear Yukata
Yukata is the most casual kimono. You can use a yukata for a robe, simply tying the front by a sash. If you use an obi to tie the front, you can go outside too.
A way to wear a yukata by an obi is the same method in the following "How to wear a kimono" and "How to tie an obi", except not wearing Naga-juban; Skip step 2. in "How to wear a kimono".
Basic Way
In the beginning, it is important to wear a kimono in the basic ways without complicated methods and accessories.
In the following "How to wear a kimono" and "How to tie an obi", we introduce the basic methods of wearing a kimono all by yourself. You only need Hada-juban, Naga-juban, three Koshihimos, a kimono ( Nagagi ), and an obi. Extra: a pair of Tabi.
→How to tie an obi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Formal Way
In the pages of "How to tie an obi" above, we explain the basic way to tie an obi, called Chyo Musubi. In the following pages, we explain Taiko Musubi. It is a formal and standard way of tying an obi, but a little difficult, and need many supporting accessories. You need to prepare two more Koshihimos, Hand Towel, Obiage, Obijime, and Obimakura for this style.
