[Kimono] What is the recommended kimono and material for everyday wear? Brand mail order explains

Tsukesage

Tsukesage is a kimono with a single pattern on the left shoulder of the kimono. The simple design makes it easy to coordinate with other outfits, and if you use the belt as a fukuro obi, you can participate in school or children's events.

• Types of obi to match
• Recommended scenes Entrance ceremony, graduation ceremony, Shichigosan festival, shrine visit, dinner party with acquaintances, class reunion

Komon

Komon means “general stencil dyeing” and is characterized by the pattern all over the kimono fabric. Compared to tsukesage and plain colors, it can be worn more as everyday wear.

Komon has not only small patterns but also large patterns. There are various types, such as Edo Komon, Kaga Komon, and Kyo Komon. The appearance of the kimono differs depending on the pattern, so even the same komon can be worn in a variety of occasions and coordinations.

• Type of obi to match Nagoya obi, half width obi
• Recommended occasions Casual wear at home, dinner with acquaintances, class reunions, art appreciation

Tsumugi

Tsumugi refers to a kimono made of yarn-dyed fabric using pongee threads. A kimono that can be worn casually or as a fashionable outfit. There are several types of tsumugi, and many of them, such as Yuki tsumugi and Kumejima tsumugi, are designated as important intangible cultural properties of Japan.

• Types of obi to match: Nagoya obi, stylish fukuro obi, half width obi
• Recommended scenes Casual wear at home, dinner with acquaintances, lessons

Meal

Omeshi means omeshi-chirimen, and the fabric has wrinkles. Because it is woven using strongly twisted warp and weft yarns that are pre-kneaded and dyed, it is characterized by a larger and clearer grain than normal crepe. The standard solid color can be worn in various situations by changing the type of obi, so it is useful to have one.

• Types of obi to match Nagoya obi, fancy bag obi
• Recommended occasions Casual wear at home, dinner with acquaintances, parties

yukata

Yukata is the easiest kimono to wear, as it can be worn directly without wearing a nagusa undergarment, and there is no need to make an ohashori. In modern times, kimonos are often worn at festivals, but in the past, kimonos were often worn after taking a bath or going to bed.

Yukata is easy to handle, so it is also recommended for practicing how to wear it.

• Type of obi to match Half width obi
• Recommended scenesSummer festivals, fireworks displays

Awase

A kimono with a lining, worn in the cold season. This kimono is warm and easy to wear from early October to late May because it has two layers of fabric.

single robe

A unlined kimono is a kimono without a lining. It is worn during warmer months, such as June and September, when it is not midsummer.

thin

Among unlined kimonos, thin kimonos are thin. It is worn in particularly hot seasons such as July and August. Fabrics such as silk, gauze, and hemp are mainly used.

Kimono materials and features

The main materials used for everyday wear are:

cotton

Made from plant cotton, it is inexpensive and can be washed at home, making it perfect for everyday wear. Kimonos tend to fall apart when you move, but cotton doesn't have the smoothness of silk, so it doesn't easily fall apart, making it easy for even beginners to wear kimonos. Thick fabrics are not suitable for summer, but can be worn at any time of the year.

hemp

The fabric is made from hemp, a plant, and is stiff at first, but the more you wear it, the softer it becomes. It is easy to care for as it can be washed at home. The fabric is thin and breathable, so it is suitable for summer.

wool

A material made from wool. Many of them are thick and have excellent heat retention and moisture retention, so they are used for everyday wear in winter. It is easy to clean because it can be washed by hand and does not easily get wrinkled or dirty, but the drawback is that it is easily eaten by insects. It is recommended to store with insect repellent.

polyester

It is a material made from synthetic fibers, and has been used as a material for kimonos for about 30 years. It used to be of poor quality and did not look very good, but now the quality is so good that it is indistinguishable from pure silk. You can wash it at home and the price is cheap, so it is recommended for those who want to have a variety of types.

Check the functionality of the fabric when purchasing online

Some kimono fabrics have excellent functionality. Some of them can be washed completely, so it is a good idea to check the functionality when purchasing.