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Country of origin
Japan
Based on
hanfu
Material used
satin
Image
Two young maiko in Seirai-in Temple 02.jpg
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hashtag
kimono
name in kana
わふく
topic's main category
Category:Kimono
Unicode character
👘
Commons category
Kimono
Commons gallery
和服
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Encyclopedic overview

64 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Yamato period to Nara period (300–794)
  • Heian period to Azuchi–Momoyama period (794–1600)
  • Kamakura and Muromachi periods
  • Edo period (1603–1867)
  • Late Edo period
  • Modern period
  • Meiji period (1868–1912)
  • Taishō period (1912–1926)
  • Shōwa period (1926–1989)
  • Heisei period (1989–2019)
  • Reiwa period (2019–present)
  • Textiles
  • Kimono motifs
  • Terms
  • Merchants' terms
  • Reuse
  • Construction
  • Parts of Kimono
  • Body Panels (Migoro)
  • Okumi
  • Sleeves (Sode)
  • Collar (Eri)
  • Terms
  • Evolution of kimono construction
  • Sleeve length
  • Cost
  • Types of kimono
  • Formality
  • Formal Wear for Men
  • Colours and patterns
  • Fabric type
  • Lined and unlined kimono
  • Crests
  • Choice of accessories
  • Sleeve length and construction
  • General types
  • {{transliteration|ja|Juban}} (襦袢)
  • {{transliteration|ja|Hadajuban}} (肌襦袢)
  • {{transliteration|ja|Yukata}} (浴衣)
  • {{transliteration|ja|Tsumugi}} (紬)
  • {{transliteration|ja|Komon}} (小紋)
  • {{Transliteration|ja|Edo komon}} (江戸小紋)
  • {{Transliteration|ja|Iromuji}} (色無地)
  • {{transliteration|ja|Tsukesage}} (付け下げ)
  • {{Transliteration|ja|Hōmongi}} (訪問着)
  • {{Transliteration|ja|Irotomesode}} (色留袖)
  • {{Transliteration|ja|Iro-montsuki}} (色紋付)
  • {{Transliteration|ja|Kurotomesode}} (黒留袖)
  • {{Transliteration|ja|Kuro-montsuki}} (黒紋付)
  • Occasion-specific types
  • {{Transliteration|ja|Mofuku}} (喪服)
  • {{Transliteration|ja|Uchikake}} (打ち掛け)
  • {{Transliteration|ja|Shiromuku}} (白無垢)
  • {{Transliteration|ja|Susohiki/Hikizuri}} (裾引き/引きずり)
  • Related garments and accessories
  • Layering
  • Care
  • {{transliteration|ja|Sanchi}}, kimono production regions
  • Outside Japan
  • See also
  • Notes
  • References
  • External links

thumb|right|alt=The back view of a long sleeved kimono decorated with a large tree and flowers on a black, yellow and wave-patterned background.|Kimono for a young woman, depicting a boat on swirling water, with pine tree, plum blossoms and maples. Japan, 1912–1926. From the Khalili Collection of Kimono

The is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. The kimono is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn left side wrapped over right, unless the wearer is deceased. The kimono is traditionally worn with a broad sash, called an , and is commonly worn with accessories such as zōri sandals and socks.

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