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Yukata

It is traditional Japanese clothing made of cotton. It is used in summer festivals or in warm seasons. They are used by men and women of all ages. Like other traditional Japanese garments, it is made following straight seams and wide sleeves.

Yukatas for men have much shorter sleeves and are in muted colors. Yukatas for women have more striking colors.

The yukata is made up of a Cuban, obi, sandals, a fan, and a kincachu. The latter is used to carry cell phones and small personal items.

It is usually used in Hanabi festivals (fireworks display), and in matsuri festivals, to sleep in a ryokan or traditional hotel, and is even used in cities.

Kimono

The kimono is a traditional Japanese silk dress. It is a long garment with wide sleeves and characteristics (cut, color, fabric, and decorations) that vary according to sex, age, time of year, occasion, and marital status.

Among the favorite kimonos, there are many types and their characteristics will depend on the use to which they will be destined:

• Uchikake.
• Shiromoku.
• Takeshita.
• Shitagasane.
• Hikifurisode or hanayome.
• Momofuku.
• Furisode.
• Kurotomesode.
• Irotomesode.
• Hōmongi.
• Iromuji.
• Tsukesage.
• Edo Komon.
• Common.

There are different styles of kimonos for men, and unlike women’s kimonos, they are much simpler. They do not wear bright colors and prints but rather sober colors such as light purple, blue, green, black, dark blue, and coffee.

suggested video: Yukata and Kimono

Difference between Yukata and Kimono

• The yukata is made of cotton.
• The kimono is made of silk.
• The yukata is used in the summer season, in thermal baths and in traditional hotels.
• The kimono is worn in formal ceremonies such as graduations, weddings, funerals, among others.
• The yukata is cheaper than the kimono.
• Kimono designs are unique and almost unique.
• Yukatas can become similar.
• The yukata wears a single obi around the waist.
• The kimonos wore two obis. One goes around the waist and the other is placed diagonally.
• Yukatas usually have a small sash around the waist, but kimonos have at least two and are placed differently.
• The kimono has more layers and is heavier.