Kimono, literally meaning "item to wear" in Japanese, is
a generic term for a type of gown that has been worn by Japanese men and women
from the early Nara period to the present. Ankle-length, with long sleeves, it is wrapped left over right across the chest and secured at the
waist by a broad sash known as an obi.
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| Colourful kimono design |
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| Simple yukata pattern |
Japanya sells a large selection of kimono gowns, including a range of lightweight cotton kimono called yukata. Traditionally worn in
Japan after bathing, yukata are commonly worn nowadays by Japanese at Onsen
(hot spring resorts) and at summer festivals; and by Westerners as dressing
gowns.
At japanya.co.uk some of our gowns are called kimono and
others are called yukata. The main difference
between a Japanya yukata and a Japanya kimono is that whereas the yukata are all made of a
lightweight cotton with simple patterns and often plain colours, our kimonos can be
made with different types of material (for example cotton sateen, embroidered cotton, polyester, or silk) and/or have more
colourful more intricate designs. In addition, our
yukata are available in varying lengths whereas our kimono tend to come in one length
only.
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