How to put on a kimono
This is a kimono that even beginners can easily wear.
Once you get used to it, you can dress in just 3 minutes, and even if it's your first time, it will only take about 10 minutes!
How to wear a women's kimono
preparation
First, spread out the kimono and attach the Velcro on the juban (undershirt) to the Velcro on the collar.
Please thread the string through the fabric at the back of the juban.
Put on a juban
Put on the kimono and juban together. Be careful not to put your hands out of the sleeves in the wrong position.
First, align the right side of the juban. Then align the left side. Don't get the left and right sides mixed up!
Adjust the collar so that it looks neat. The collar should be slightly narrower than a right angle.
Putting on a juban 2
Tie the string in a bow. It doesn't have to be too tight.
The collar looks nice if it is slightly narrower than a right angle.
Wearing a kimono
Hold the elastic belt of the kimono in your hand.
Align the center of the back with the center of the kimono (where the seam is).
Wearing a kimono 2
First, align the right side (the side closest to your right hand) of the kimono.
The elastic belt goes through the armpit holes and goes around your back.
The collar and nape of the neck should be open by the width of a fist. This is called undoing the collar.
Wearing a kimono 3
Align the left side as follows:
Place the elastic belt around your back and cross it over at the back.
Wearing a kimono 4
Fasten the rubber belts on both sides.
The length of the rubber can be adjusted with the adjuster.
Fasten the kimono firmly enough to prevent it from slipping off. It does not need to be too tight.
Kimono dressing completed
The kimono part is now complete.
Make sure the collar is on the right side, the bottom is on the right and the top is on the left.
Be careful, the image will be reversed if you use a mirror!
Datejime
The outside of Datejime is pink. (*The color may vary depending on the type.)
Hold the side with the Velcro in your left hand.
Wrap the datejime over the rubber belt.
Tie it tight enough so that the kimono does not slip off. It is okay if you do not tie it too tightly.
Datejime completed
It's now complete.
Wearing an obi
How to tie a half-width obi
⇒Click here for how to tie Fukuro Obi and Nagoya Obi
Obi dressing 1
Wrap the obi clockwise . Hold the end of the obi in your right hand. The Velcro on the end should be facing outwards.
The obi is positioned slightly below the bust.
Make sure you wrap it clockwise.
Obi dressing 2
Wrap the obi around the belt and attach the Velcro.
When applying the Velcro, it is important to pull it firmly so that it does not sag.
Obi dressing 3
If you wrap the obi around once more, the knotted part of the obi will be roughly at the position of your back.
Make sure to pull the obi tightly while wrapping it so that it does not sag.
If you are dressing by yourself, it is easier to tie the knot in front. Please see the next section.
If two people are dressing the kimono, adjust the obi by turning it so that the knot is exactly in the center of the back.
If you are dressing by yourself
Turn the obi clockwise and bring the knotted part to the front.
When turning the obi, hold the bottom of the obi with your hand, slightly suck in your stomach, and turn it around in a circular motion.
If two people are dressing the kimono, leave the knotted part on the back and continue dressing!
Fix the belt
Insert the stem of the knot between the obi and the datejime.
The key to making it look nice is to pull the stem from underneath the obi so that there is no gap between the knot and the obi .
Attach the Velcro on the stem to the Velcro on the back of the obi.
Be careful not to accidentally attach the Velcro too tightly, this is a common mistake.
Once the obi is secured, wrap the knotted part around your back in a clockwise direction.
Fixing the belt 2
Hold the obi strings in both hands.
Tie a bow at the top of the obi. The key to making it look neat is to pull the string on your left hand tightly so that the knot doesn't slip off .
Tighten this string tightly but not too tightly.
Adjusting the obi
Tuck the string into the obi so it's not visible.
If the knot is out of place, move it back to the center.
Adjust the shape of the knot.
Completed!
It's done!
How to wear a Nagoya obi
Miyakomon's Nagoya obi are tailored so that even those who are new to kimono can put it on by themselves.
Once you get used to it, it only takes 3 minutes, and even if it's your first time, you can put it on in about 10 minutes.
⇒Click here for how to tie a half-width obi
Tying the Nagoya Obi 1
Place the end of the obi on your chest and wrap it clockwise.
Tying the Nagoya Obi 2
To prevent the obi from loosening, turn the drum part clockwise towards the back.
Tying the Nagoya Obi 3
Wrap the obi string around the front.
Align the center of the drum with the center of your back.
Tie the string under the obi. Make sure to tie it tightly so that the obi does not come loose.
Please hide the string inside the obi.
Tying the Nagoya Obi 4
Tie the upper string of the obi (the string of the obi pillow) at the top of the obi.
Please hide the tied string inside the obi.
Tying the obiage 1
Fold the obiage into thirds.
Tying the obiage 2
Fold the obiage in three and wrap it around the left side from above and the right side from below.
Tying the obiage 3
Pass the obiage to your opposite hands.
Tying the Obiage 4
Tie it as shown in the picture.
Tying the Obiage 5
Tuck the obiage into the obi about halfway.
Adjusting the obiage
Adjust the obiage.
Insert the obi board 1
Insert the obi plate between the obi.
Please pay attention to the insertion position.
Fold the obi in half and insert it into the pocket.
Insert the obi board 2
Pass the obi-jime through the obi drum.
If the obijime has a pattern or color on only one side, hold the side with the pattern or color in your left hand.
Tying the obijime 1
Tie the left hand side from the top and the right hand side from the bottom.
Tying the obijime 2
Tie it as shown in the picture.
Tying the obijime3
Tie it as shown in the picture.
Tying the obijime 4
Shape it.
Hold the end of the obi-jime between the left and right sides.
Finished product
It's done!
How to wear a men's kimono
We will explain how to wear a men's kimono.
⇒Click here for how to wear a women's kimono
Men's kimonos are much easier to put on than women's. Once you get used to it, it takes about 3 minutes, and even if it's your first time, it will only take about 15 minutes .
Furthermore, Miyakomon uses easy Velcro obi belts so that even complete beginners can use them with confidence. On the other hand, we also have regular square obi belts available for those who are more experienced. We will explain how to tie both the easy obi belt and the regular square obi belt.
We will also share tips on how to wear kimonos beautifully, directly from the store manager, who wears kimonos regularly.
preparation
In addition to the complete kimono set that will be delivered, there are some items that you will need to prepare yourself.
T-shirt
We recommend a wide neckline, such as a V-neck.
Please avoid wearing crew neck T-shirts as the collar will be visible.
In the summer, we recommend Uniqlo's Silky Dry shirts.
In winter, we recommend wearing underwear with a warming effect, such as Heattech.
Steteko, tights
We recommend shorts in the summer and tights in the winter.
It's not necessary, but wearing shorts or tights will make it easier to move around in your pants and walk.
You don't have to worry if it comes undone.
Putting on a juban 1
Put on a juban over your T-shirt.
We recommend wearing a T-shirt with a wide neckline, such as a V-neck, so that the collar is not visible.
Pass the collar stiffener through the collar of the juban.
(Normally, the collar interlining is already attached to the juban before shipping.)
Putting on a juban 2
First, align the right side. Be careful not to confuse the left and right sides.
Pass the collar stiffener through the collar of the juban.
(Normally, the collar interlining is already attached to the juban before shipping.)
Putting on a juban 3
Next, align the left side.
Tighten the waist strap
Tie the waist string.
After wrapping it twice, twist it to the other side and place it between the strings.
This is a way to tie a knot that is not bulky.
You can also simply tie it in a bow.
Wearing a kimono 1
The kimono is worn over the juban.
Wearing a kimono 2
Grab the left and right edges of the kimono and align them in front. This will align the back seam (middle seam) with the center of the back.
The trick to wearing a kimono beautifully is to pull it forward so that it fits snugly against your buttocks.
Wearing a kimono 3
Match the right side of the kimono. Be careful not to mix up the left and right sides.
The trick to wearing a kimono beautifully is to fit it so that the back of the kimono fits snugly against your buttocks.
Wearing a kimono 4
Next, align the left side.
The trick to wearing a kimono beautifully is to fit it so that the back of the kimono fits snugly against your buttocks.
Tighten the waist belt
Fasten the waist belt.
The belt should be placed at approximately the level of your hip bones.
Wrap the waist belt around your waist once. Adjust the length with the adjuster. It is fine if it holds the kimono in place lightly. There is no need to tighten it too much.
Hook the metal fittings onto the belt loop to secure it in place.
This completes the kimono dressing.
Wearing an obi
How to tie a simple Velcro obi (shell mouth)
Here we will explain how to tie a simple Velcro obi. The knot is the "kai no kuchi" knot, which was once used by townspeople. For beginners who have never worn a kimono or yukata before, we recommend this simple Velcro obi. For those who have even a little experience wearing a kimono or yukata, we recommend a regular square obi.
⇒ How to tie a regular kakuobi
Easy obi tying 1
Hold the end of the obi. The side with the Velcro is the front.
Wind it clockwise.
Easy Obi Tying 2
Pull the obi tightly and fasten the Velcro. The trick to wearing an obi nicely is to pull it tight so that it doesn't come loose.
The obi is wrapped around the hip bones.
Easy obi tying 3
Wrap the obi three times.
When wrapping the obi, pull it tightly so that it is not loose.
(If the knot ends at the back, turn it so that the knot ends at the front.)
Easy obi tying 4
Place the end of the knot between the obi and the kimono.
Attach it to the Velcro on the back of the obi.
Secure the belt by pulling it tight to prevent it from loosening.
Easy obi tying 5
Turn the obi knot behind you.
(Turning it clockwise will help prevent the garment from coming undone.)
Easy obi tying 6
Place the knot slightly off-center on the back.
Arrange
The front of the obi should be lowered (the back of the obi should be raised).
The obi should be tied around the hip bones.
Unlike women's obi, men's obi look better when tied around the lower abdomen.
It's finished!
How to tie a square sash (ronin musubi)
Here we will explain the Ronin Musubi (also known as the One-Sided Clasp), a tying method used by samurai.
It's easy to tie and looks cool, so I recommend it. The store manager also likes it and always uses the Ronin knot. The biggest advantage is that the knot is relatively flat, so it doesn't get in the way of the back of a chair or anything.
Men's obi are characterized by being much easier to tie than women's obi (although men's kimonos are also easy to wear). Even if you don't use the easy Velcro obi, you can quickly tie a regular square obi once you get the hang of it. It only takes about 30 seconds to tie a square obi. It's similar to how tying a necktie becomes easy once you get used to it. After learning how to tie the easy Velcro obi, be sure to try tying it using a square obi.
⇒ How to tie a simple Velcro obi
Tying the square sash 1
Fold the end of the obi in half.
Tying the square sash 2
Place the folded obi on the left side of your waist and wrap it clockwise (so that it hangs over your waist a little).
The trick to tying the obi neatly is to pull it tightly so that it doesn't come loose.
The obi should be wrapped around the hip bones, so even if you tie it tightly, it won't be too tight.
Tying the square sash 3
Wrap the obi three times.
Fold the thicker part of the obi inward.
Tying the square sash 4
Adjust the fold so that the left and right sides of the obi are roughly the same length (about 40 cm).
Tying the square sash5
Wrap the thicker side of the obi around from the top.
Pull the obi tightly so that it does not come loose.
Tying the square sash 6
Pass the thicker end under the half-width piece and pull it tight to tie it.
Once tied, place the end of the obi between the obi.
Pull the obi tightly so that it does not come loose.
Tying the square sash7
Turn the obi knot clockwise around your back.
Turning it clockwise will make it less likely to come undone.
Tying the square sash 8
Make sure the knot is exactly in the center of the spine.
Arrange
The front of the obi should be lowered (the back of the obi should be raised).
The obi should be tied around the hip bones. Unlike women's obi, men's obi look better when tied around the lower abdomen.
It's finished!