Traditionally, 20th century (post war?), yukatas were simple summer robes to lounge around in the house and neighborhood on hot days, and wear to local festivals and fireworks. Primarily they were a simple cotton "plain-weave" (over-under weave) dyed... ...full story at Japan Now & Then
from Japan Now & Then on Thu, Jul 24 2008
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Tohkasan »
YouTube video Do you know Tohkasan Festibal in Hiroshima? Lots of people wear "YUKATA" which is traditional cloth in this festival. |
| 22 Jun 08 |
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Kimono Seasons--What to wear when » Japan Now & Then Early summer has come upon us, with the rainy season, and the question arises “what to wear?” kimono-wise. As June progresses, kimono gradually become thinner and lighter, beginning with a plain-weave silk unlined hitoe (単衣), followed by a ro (絽... |
| 10 Aug 08 |
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Yukata-The Simple Look (Wearing Yukata 2008 #4) » Japan Now & Then Anyway, after I finished writing about Yukata—The Finished Look, I was all pooped out with that and felt like wearing something different. I bought this Yukata last year at the kimono boutique Naraya near Meijiro station in Tokyo to wear on the ... |
| 05 Aug 07 |
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How to Wear Yukata I: What You Need » Japan Now & Then 1) One-Piece Hada-Juban for Yukata This is worn over your underwear to prevent the yukata from sticking to your skin, and though I went years without bothering to wear one, it is much cooler if you do. The best is a 100% percent cotton or linen full-... |
| 24 Jul 07 |
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About bloody time » Infernal Rustication Finally the rainy season is over, and the summer festival season is here. Have you bought your yukata yet?If you've ever stayed in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn), then you will have seen people strolling around in their yukata robes after a bath,... |
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Stay cool for summer: learn how to wear a yukata in two hours » Japan Times Ever been to a Bon festival and marveled at how everyone manages to pull off wearing a yukata (summer kimono) with such aplomb? Match the well-dressed throngs this summer by heading to one of... Read more . . . |
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