Japanese Clothing

Great bibliography and wonderful description of a 10th century Japanese woman's court outfit.

Includes informatio n on basic Japanese garb, as well as a bibliograp hy of Japanese clothing references .

Effingham's website includes several articles relating to Japanese history and culture.

A simple pattern for hakama.

General informatio n on Japanese clothing, with directions for making a hakama, obi, and kosode.

From the primitive Jomon period through the Yamato, Asuka, Nara, Heian, Muromachi, and Edo periods, factors including climate, life and customs of the Imperial court, laws, the development of skills in weaving and dyeing, and the availability of materials have influenced the style of Japanese clothing. This webpage includes photos of the styles of Japanese dress from before 300 AD to the 19th century.

Kimono, meaning clothing in Japanese, is perhaps one of Japan's most beautiful treasure. I would like to share with you the beauty of the japanese kimono, kimono fabric and pattern, types of japanese clothing, kimono culture and the history of the Japanese kimono.

This group has been formed for the purpose of sharing information on the 'medieval' period of Japan (600-1600). Postings on other Japan related topics or other Far Eastern topics are permissable.

Japanese garb may seem complicate d and daunting to the eye, but in fact it is rather simple.

The English section of the website for Kyoto's Costume Museum features an interesting online exhibit on the history of Japanese costume and a summary of the Tale of Genji.

Constructi on of a 14th century French man's outfit and a Heian-peri od woman' s outfit for a baronial investitur e.

A discussion forum for Japanese in the SCA. Topics include arms, armour, costuming, and other research. Includes links to vendors of interest to Japanese re-enactor s.

This site serves two purposes. The first is to provide as detailed an overview as possible on the history of Japanese clothing. The second purpose is to provide readers with the material to allow them to recreate the items of clothing and accessories. In my study of Japanese history, I have long been frustrated over the lack of detailed information in English on what people were actually wearing. Also, as a re-enactor, I've felt the frustration of not being able to access enough information to allow me to recreate the outfits that had caught my interest. Herein, I will provide as much historical reference material as will comfortably fit in the space allowed. In addition to information on what the various garments worn were, I will also detail as much as possible matters of sumptuary tradition and regulations.