The history and symbol of the long kimono
The long kimono is one of the symbols of Japanese culture, literally meaning "thing to wear" the long kimono is a "T" shaped dress worn as a base for women in Japan during important ceremonies over time, the long kimono has become a garment worn every day by women but also Japanese men.
The first traces of the long kimono date back to around the 800s, at the time it was called “junihitoe” it was a very elaborate multi-colored dress reserved only for the Japanese nobility then the long kimono became westernized over the centuries and became a simpler, less formal but still beautiful garment.
How to choose and wear your long kimono?
First of all, to choose your long kimono, you must already know for which occasions you want to wear it, is it for everyday life? For a special event (an evening, a wedding or other ...) also are you a more introverted person or on the contrary do you like to attract attention? These are the questions to ask yourself before choosing your long kimono
Now we will see how to wear your long kimono?
To wear your long kimono perfectly, we recommend the following: Wear it open or closed but always with a simple t-shirt/tank top underneath (white or black). Regarding shoes, avoid sneakers and instead opt for a pair of sandals, ballet flats or heels which will be much classier.
Maintaining your long kimono
Rest assured, maintaining your long kimono will not require a lot of effort from you, unlike your kimono jacket , it is quite simple and basic maintenance.
For washing, you can put it in the washing machine without any worries, just avoid products that are too aggressive as well as washing at too high a temperature. For drying, favor natural drying rather than drying in a tumble dryer which can potentially damage the initial shape of your long kimono.
Regarding ironing, we advise you to put a cloth between the iron and your kimono to protect the fabric of your long kimono.