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Encyclopedia > Japanese clothing

This article is about traditional clothing in Japan. In addition to the traditional clothing described below, western-style clothing is commonly worn by both sexes. Japanese clothing is styled to fit the seasons; for instance in autumn people will wear clothes with fall colours and fall patterns. In the spring, bright colours and spring floral patterned Japanese clothing is worn. Clothing protects the vulnerable nude human body from the extremes of weather, other features of our environment, and for safety reasons. ...


Traditional clothing

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Belt/Sash: Jinbê Jinbê (甚兵衛, 甚平, sometimes written jinbei) is a kind of traditional Japanese sleeping material. ... Ladies on the right side wearing the jūnihitoe, image from the Genji monogatari Empress Kōjun wearing a jūnihitoe for her coronation 1926 The jūnihitoe (jp: kanji 十二単, hiragana じゅうにひとえ) is an extremely elegant and highly complex kimono that was only worn by court-ladies in Japan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Hakama worn by an aikidoka (left of the picture) An Edo-era kamishimo outfit, consisting of a kataginu (a sleeveless jacket with exaggerated shoulders) (left) and hakama (centre). ... Young woman in yukata in Kyoto, Japan CGI image of yukata-clad woman Yukata (Japanese: 浴衣) is a Japanese summer garment. ...

Feet: Obi (帯, おび) is a Japanese word referring to several different types of sashes worn with kimono and martial arts uniforms by both men and women. ...

Traditional wearing of Japanish woman Tabi (足袋) are traditional Japanese ankle high, divided-toe socks. ... Straw Zori from the 19th century Modern, plastic womens zori Zori (jp: 草履 zōri) are thonged Japanese sandals made of straw (usually rice straw) or other plant fibers, lacquered wood, or—increasingly—synthetic materials. ... A pair of geta Geta (下駄) are a form of Japanese footwear that resembles both clogs and flip-flops. ... Waraji (Japanese: 草鞋) are sandals made from straw rope that in the past were the standard footwear of the common people. ... Jika-Tabi (地下足袋: tabi that contact the ground) are a type of heavy-duty footware worn in Japan. ...

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NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Japanese clothing (669 words)
In the spring, bright colours and spring floral patterned Japanese clothing is worn.
Waraji (Japanese: 草鞋) are sandals made from straw rope that in the past were the standard footwear of the common people.
The japanese clothing was mianly influence by it's cultural teacher--China's Hanfu.
Reconstructing History — Japanese Historical Clothing Research (1044 words)
This is not surprizing since the Japanese were known to have established a vigorous trade with their continental neighbours.
Clothing, shoes, hairstyles and paintings of the period all reflect Sui and Tang styles.
This starkness is reflected in the clothing of the time which discarded the many layers of the Heian period and resorted to pure fuctionality.
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