Who Are Modern Kimono Wearers?
My personal story and six categories of kimono wearers
The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment. Kimono means something to wear in Japanese, including sportswear, workwear and casual and formal wear.
It is often said that the kimono is only worn on ceremonial occasions in Japan today, which is incorrect. The kimono is indeed worn for weddings and coming-of-age ceremonies, but there are many more people than most think who frequently wear a kimono for parties and outings, or as everyday clothes.
In this article, we will explore how many people wear kimono today and for what reasons. I hope to update your perception of kimono and Japanese culture.
I am a native kimono wearer
My paternal grandmother was a kimono tailor. Due to the nature of the silk material, everything must be sewn by hand. She did much work that could only be entrusted to a highly skilled tailor, such as bridal gowns.