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The history of the kimono can be tracked back to the Heian period (794–1185), when Japan's nobility embraced a distinctive style of clothing. Formerly the most common Japanese garment, the kimono has fallen out of favor and is rarely worn as everyday dress now.
Here, we look at the fascinating evolution of the kimono, tracing its exceptional history from the 8th century through the present and exploring its role in contemporary Japanese culture.
18 kwi 2021 · The Japanese kimono originates from the Heian Period over a thousand years ago. Learn more about this traditional attire's history.
8 gru 2017 · Kimono, in English, means “wearing thing.” But the garment everyone associates with Japan was not always called by that name. Its long history is one of the best examples of how clothing confers a sense of identity. The first ancestor of the kimono was born in the Heian period (794-1192).
Kimono jest jednym z najbardziej kultowych symboli Japonii, a jego kolory i wzory są przykładem japońskiej wrażliwości kulturowej i estetyki. Powstało w dalekiej przeszłości jako rodzaj bielizny o nazwie ko-sode (dosł. „krótki, mały rękaw”, „małe otwory w rękawie”).
23 maj 2021 · Roots, evolution, and innovation are key to the rich and long history of the Japanese kimono, which also had an influential role in the art industry.
"Kimono", which simply means "a thing to wear" has more than a thousand year history. But it is from the 16th century onwards that it became the main item of dress for almost...
