The word kimono literally translates "thing to wear". Ki "thing" mono "wear".
The kimono is a full length, straight lined robe with wide sleeves.
It consists of 4 main pieces, 2 body, 1 each arm with additional for the collar, obi (wide sash that ties round the waist) and such. Traditionally made from a tan, a bolt of of fabric 36 centimeters wide and 11.5 meters long. The entire tan is used for one kimono. Nowadays kimonos are made from a 42 centimeters wide bolt. The ideal and traditional fabric for a kimono is silk or a satin weave but it is most commonly made made from cotton, polyester or rayon.
A woman's kimono can cost around US $10,000 and with the additional parts
it can cost US $20, 000!
The kimono was traditionally worn on a daily basis, but nowadays is
only worn at weddings and other such special occasions.
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