Accessories: In addition to the combination of kimono, obi, and knots, the beauty of the kimono also plays a big role in the accessories. The accessories of the kimono mainly include obi, obi, obi, obi pillow, itada, waist buttons, chest buttons, wings, etc. In addition, there are also underwear that matches the kimono, which can be used as some aids when wearing a kimono and doing beauty treatments. Utensils as well as shoes and other accessories.
1. Obi belt and obi belt are very important accessories in kimono outfit. In addition to being able to fix and cover the obi pillow when making obi knots, the obi raiser is also strictly required for decoration to match the kimono and kimono obi. The material of the belt is generally made of silk, damask, crepe fabrics, etc., which are decorated with tie-dye patterns, yuzen dyeing, small patterns, embroidery patterns or colorless patterns. The obi ties play the role of tying the kimono obi, and they can be divided into rope obi, woven obi, and quilted obi. There is a kind of belt that is quilted into a cylindrical shape called a maruqui belt, which is a special belt for dresses. There is also a kind of rope that is mixed with gold and silver silk, which is also commonly used for formal dresses and casual dresses. Generally speaking, thick wide ribbons are more expensive than narrow ribbons, so narrow ribbons are generally only used on yukata.
2. The belt plate is a plastic accessory placed in front of the belt to prevent the belt from wrinkling. The width is narrower than the belt.
3. The obi pillow is used when making the obi mountain of the taiko drum and shaping the changing obi knot shapes. The big one is very big, but the standard shape is generally used.
4. Date is a kimono accessory that is tied on the chest below the collar of the kimono to prevent it from being worn out of shape. Ida is generally made of Hakata fabric with a thin texture.
5. Waist buttons and chest buttons are used to test the length of kimonos when wearing kimonos, or as fake buttons on the chest.
6. Biyi is a specific decoration on the sleeves, so that the two-layer stitching of the kimono can be seen; Biyi requires decoration on the cuffs, collar, hem and from the armpit to the under the sleeve. the opening part. Biyi cannot be used for mourning clothes.
7. The underwear of kimono mainly refers to foot bags, undergarments, petticoats, long undergarments, and half skirts.
(1) Foot bag, that is, socks. Kimono socks are required to be completely white, with the four toes together and separated from the big toe. The material is made of fine wide poplin.
(2) The undershirt is a close-fitting undershirt that absorbs sweat in summer and keeps warm in winter. The fabric is made of spun yarn and ruffles made of natural fibers, and the collar is made of the same kind of cloth into a narrow V-shaped neck. .
(3) Muscle straps, the main function of muscle straps is to prevent the skirt from staining and keep warm. The fabrics are made of silk, crepe fabric, nylon, etc., and the length is about 5 cm shorter than the long undershirt.
(4) Long undergarment, also called kimono long shirt, is a layer of clothing worn under the kimono. Its main function is to keep the kimono smooth and beautiful in appearance, and also to prevent stains. role.
(5) Half collar, also called lining collar. The half quilt is sewn on the long undershirt, and its main function is to prevent stains. The fabrics are crepe fabrics, Shiose textiles, etc.
8. Footwear and other clothing items include straw shoes, saddlebags, handbags, buckles, hair accessories, etc.
(1) Caolu does not refer to shoes made of grass, but a general term for shoes including cloth shoes, leather shoes, patent leather shoes, etc., with heels about 2-8 cm. When choosing haori, you should pay attention to the purpose of the chosen haori and the kimono. The straw shoes used for formal wear are made of cloth, and the heels of shoes should be higher. In recent years, more and more people are choosing patent leather shoes, which also reflects the fashion of straw shoes.
(2) Xiatuo, that is, wooden clogs, including lacquered Xiatuo, white wooden Xiatuo, etc. When wearing a yukata, wear it barefoot. When it rains, the clogs should be covered with rain-proof and mud-proof clog covers, which is called a rain pack.
(3) The handbag is also one of the important accessories of the kimono. The selection of fabrics and colors are also required to match the kimono. Handbags for formal wear are usually made of Saga Nishiki, Hakata weaving, or brocade fabrics. As handbags that are carried when going out, patent leather and leather are generally used as fabrics.
(4) Belt buckles and belt links play the same role, but buckles are usually decorated with pearls, seven treasures, etc., in order to leave a good impression on people.
(5) Hair accessories, such as combs, hairpins, ribbons, etc. When choosing hair accessories, pay attention to the occasion where they are used. For example, when wearing a gorgeous kimono such as furisode, the hair accessories should be more fancy; if you are wearing When wearing mourning clothes, avoid wearing hair accessories such as coral and jade.