Saturday, July 9, 2011

How to wear the Japanese Yukata

The yukata is a Summer costume in Japan, worn by both men & women but in a slightly different way. It has less layers than a kimono and considered less formal. Sometimes a yukata is worn as a house coat, especially by men.

If you are going to the Bon Odori, then a yukata will suffice. A kimono will be too dressy. The following are videos clips on how to wear a yukata properly.


HOW TO WEAR A YUKATA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCZtGi21ysM
Note : If you have a curvy/hour-glass silhouette, then you have to widen your waist by wearing additional towels, as shown in the video. But if you are a ruler-type, then you can dispense with the towels.

Once the yukata is in place, then we can adjust and tie the obi (a wide sash). To achieve a straight and firm obi, you may put a 'stiffener' pad in the front. This also helps ensure you bow correctly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEGSemM222g&feature=related
 
HOW TO WEAR A MEN'S YUKATA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3atbmNv8Uqw&NR=1


HOW TO FOLD A YUKATA
After washing, you will have to fold the yukata flat and store it for next year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGgBJQSOjLI&feature=related

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