In December, I think about wearing kimono to celebrate the new year and doing something special.
Kimono is a Japanese traditional outfit.
Until Meiji Restoration, the Japanese wore it daily, but they wore kimono only for special occasions such as weddings and celebrations of coming of age, graduation, and Shi-Go-San; offer thanks to kids healthy growth to a god. Kimono costs us to get, learn how to wear, and care about wearing; in addition, there are many rules to follow.
The kimono is beautiful ad they are expressive. The color and motifs have meanings.
For example, red is the color of life and holiness. They believed that red could drive away evil spirits and purge noxious vapor. You may see Miko, a shrine maiden wear in red Hakama.
Not only flowers and animals, but they also used Japanese characters, famous poems, and tales for the kimono motif. You can imagine their wishes, prayer, joy, and senses of humor.
Kimono will connect us with our ancestors. I would like to you to experience the beauty and emotion when you wear a kimono.
Would you like to try it on ?
