The construction of a Kimono is made up of weaves and patterns with fabric. They are made for both men and women and every color has its own symbol in this culture. The Kimono is made up of four main strips of fabric. Two patterns will make the panels covering the body and two panels for the sleeves. You will need additional strips for the narrow front panel and the collar.
The Kimono that is made up of woven patterns is more likely to be informal. The more formal ones have more freely designed styles on them. The Kimono is worn in many layers of different colors. There are many beautiful colors adding contrast and wander to the person that is wearing the garment. These days the Kimono is work with a single layer on top of slip underneath.
The more formal Kimono and the obi belts are made of silk. Because of the cost of this material there is a limited number of people in this industry making these unique garments. Most of the formal kimonos today are now made of rayon, cotton, polyester, and other synthetic fibers. There is still one very important Kimono that is still made from silk and that is the ones used for weddings.
A Japanese kimono is to be worn as the seasons change. There are different styles, colors and materials that are used for the changing seasons. The spring has brighter colors and in the fall there are the darker shades that match the season change. In the winter time, when the holidays are approaching the kimono patters that are used represent the woods or the trees and are a sign of good luck.
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