This practical and attractive book makes available for the first time the basic knowledge and vocabulary needed to select and put on a kimono and obi. Whether for women or men? all kimono are cut and sewn essentially from a single pattern? but a number of variations must be considered? depending on the occasion. Guidelines are given to making these choices? and the way to dress in a kimono? from the preliminaries to tieing the bustle sash? is described in detail and fully illustrated. For women? there are formal kimono? obi and accessories? and the lightweightPaperback | 140 pages182.88 x 256.54 x 5.08mm | 408.23g41222Kodansha America? IncLondon? United StatesEnglish