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The Kimono, Examined: A New Book and a Definitive Collection
In the West, is there any garment more elegant than a tuxedo, one that makes its wearer, no matter what size or age, almost always look (and feel) great? In the East — specifically, in Japan — the kimono may be a similar, inestimable costume.
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A History of the Kimono
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Traditional Costumes
Explanations of the types of kimono, descriptions of the various parts, illustration of several ways to tie an obi and the meaning of the different ways to knot an obijime.
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