Are we turning Japanese..??

After spending the past few weeks researching and experiencing modern Japanese fashion we had the opportunity today to experience the traditional Japanese kimono in the best way possible- by wrapping ourselves up in the most casual style, the 'Yukuta.'

Along with learning a brief history of the kimono, we were showed examples of the different styles, prints and layering worn across the seasons. These details also traditionally distinguished your class or the formality of the occasion to which it was being worn. A woman's kimono tells more about her than a man, as details such as the sleeve length change according to her marriage status.

Dressing yourself in a kimono is an art and is even harder than you would imagine, even though our tutor today described it as 'Like you putting on a pair of jeans..' We found that the hardest element was wrapping the Obi correctly which was the Origami-like belt around the middle.

We managed in the end, but not without help from more experienced hands!..

PS.. From the Geeks xx