1. WHAT EVENTS DOES THE TOKYO KIMONO WEEK HAVE?
Each year, this two week festival shows people the history and future of kimono clothing. It celebrates kimono through the parade that we just described. There is also a clothing show, a musical concert, and events that show people how to wear the kimono.
2. IS THE KIMONO THE TRADITIONAL CLOTHING ONLY FOR MEN?
No, The Kimono is the traditional clothing for both, men and women in Japan.
3. HOW ARE THE UNMARRIED WOMEN'S KIMONOS?
Unmarried women wear the most detailed kimono. Their kimono are covered in pictures, and have very bright colours. Unmarried women also wear kimono with very long sleeves. These sleeves are much longer and bigger than the wearer's arms
4. HOW ARE THE MARRIED WOMEN'S KIMONOS?
After a woman is married, her kimono sleeves are much shorter
5. WHEN DOES THE KIMONO BECOME MORE BEAUTIFUL?
The middle class grew richer, they began to wear kimono too. And as they had more money, the kimono became more beautiful. Through their clothing, people were expressing themselves, and showing their wealth.
6. WHAT MATERIAL IS THE KIMONO MADE OF?
The kimono is made of Silk cloth.
7. WHAT DOES THE WORD KIMONO MEAN?
The word kimono simply meant "the thing worn" - it was a word for all clothes, because everyone wore kimono. But now, kimono meant traditional clothes.
8. WHY IS THE KIMONO AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE JAPANESE CULTURE?
People still wear kimono for formal events - like marriage ceremonies and funerals. They also wear them for traditional activities, like the tea ceremony.
9. WHAT IS THE EASIER KIMONO TO WEAR?
For young women, simple cotton kimono are easier to wear, and cost less money.
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