Ancient Japanese Clothing: All You Wanted To Know About Kimonos
The Kimono is the traditional ancient Japanese clothing of Japan. The styles of Kimonos have changed over the last few centuries and today there are different versions worn by men, women and children. Did you know the color, fabric, cut and decorations of a kimono changes according to who is wearing it and why? Sex, age, marital status, season and occasion all are major contributors in deciding the style of Kimono you would want to wear. Ancient Japanese clothing particularly kimonos have evolved a lot through centuries.
From the primitive period of Jomon to Edo periods, the Kimono has changed with the changing life, climate and customs of the Imperial court. Other deciding factors of ancient Japanese clothing have been the continuous development in skills of weaving and dyeing and the availability of various new materials. The imperial family still wears clothes from the Heian period during coronations and weddings.