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The kimono is one of the most emblematic symbols of Japan. It is rich in symbolism and social messages. It is not only a garment: It gathers a wealth of codes and traditions. It is the essence of Japanese culture itself.
The principles that rule its making were established in the 17th century and haven't changed since. However, the kimono exists today in endless varieties thanks to the diversity of fabric, weaving techniques, and printing patterns. The simple T shape of the kimono can have thousands of different appearances, depending on the style of folds and tucks of fabric.
Wearing a kimono and knotting an obi—the wide belt that secures the garment—according to traditional rule is extremely difficult. This expertise was once transmitted from mother to daughter, but now there are specialized schools from which one can get a diploma on proper kimono etiquette. An expertise is necessary to avoid unacceptable mistakes: Lively colors are for unmarried girls only and long-sleeved kimonos are not to be worn by married women.
With original photographs and drawings, Kimonos beautifully illustrates the various facets of the garment, historically and in modern times. Its elegant layout evokes the grace of Japanese graphics.
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Stefan Ingelsen
reviewed Kimonos on February 19, 2013
Kimonos
Reread in 2020 - my initial impression still stands. It's nice to flip through the pages, and then look at my shelves to see what else I have on the subject.
Original review:
What I liked about this book was the rich assortment of photos of how kimonos are worn by ordinary people in Japan today - not in formal shots but in candid street shots (sometimes a bit too candid, perhaps, since they could were quite blurred in more of a low-quality sort of way than an artistic) and she also presents some nice vintage shots from times when kimonos were more of the basic garment for the Japanese people.
The actual text was a bit more bland, mostly hammering in a few simple truths: the younger the woman wearing a kimono, the brighter the colours, and long sleeves are for the unmarried woman. And since the kimono is mostly worn for formal occasions the way to wear kimonos has been quite formalized too (which Milenovich makes quite clear she doesn't like) - but as can be seen in The New Kimono: From Vintage Style to Everyday Chic this isn't the only truth. Another slight issue that sometimes the design of the book has been more important than the readability - some of the pages are actually quite hard to read with for example green text on a brown page
It's not something to read to learn a lot of new stuff from, but nice all the same.
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