Yukata :
- is a summer kimono, most basic and casual type.- most popular Japanese Traditional wear.
- made by 100% cotton fabric for a light and thin furnish.
- easy to wear, suitable for bon-odori, party or function wear.
Furisode :
- a long sleeve kimono.
- the most formal Kimono for unmarried women.
- mostly worn for adult ceremony(20 yrs old), wedding ceremony and some important function.
- made by high quality silk such as Rinzu (damasked glossy silk material).
Tomesode :
- patterns/prints are restricted to the panels below Obi sash.
- in 2 type.
Black Tomesode:
- most formal Kimono for married women.
- mother or senior worn to wedding ceremony as formal dress.
Iro-Tomesode(colored Tomesode):
- for unmarried and married women.
Homongi and Tsukesage :
- a pre-formal Kimono next to Furisode & Tomesode.
- directly translated homongi means "visitind wear".- homongi usually for married women, but unmarried women can wear too.
- mostly made by silk.
- usually is worn to visiting, tea ceremonies, and weddings.
- an accessories is a must for yukata or kimono wearing.
- mostly tie as butterfly pattern.
Han-obi (original obi) :
- for yukata used.
- can be tie in different pattern.
- size length around 15cm x 350cm.
Pre-tied obi :- a butterfly ready tied for yukata used.
- easy wearing and convenient.
- recommend for starter.
Fukuro obi : - very formal obi.
- for Furisode used.
- made by silk.
- size length around 30cm x 400cm - 450cm.
Nagoya obi:- normally worn only in the taiko musubi style.
- one end is folded and sewn in half, the other end is of full width.
- it's looks like a pillow after tied.
Geta :
-wooden sandal.
-best footwear for matching with yukata.
-standard size in 24cm.
