Kimono for all Occasions

MTC 234: 2nd Floor

Kimono for all Occasions

Yoshiko Yamanaka, Yuri Iijima, Dianne Daugherty

Learn all about the traditional Japanese Kimono. Yoshiko and Yuri will show the steps involved in dressing and wearing various kinds of kimono for different occasions including men’s formal kimono.

As a special treat this year, they will demonstrate the kimono worn by children, ages 3, 5 and 7 for the special Shichi Go San festival. Have your cameras ready! 

The Japanese Kimono is deeply integrated into Japanese history and culture. After a decline in popularity following the Meiji Restoration and WWII, the kimono is now making a resurgence in popularity in Japan and around the world. While dressing their models, Dianne Daugherty will provide interesting information and insights in English about the various types of kimono and the occasions for wearing them.