In case you need a list, like me: -hadajuban/hadagi (first layer) -hoseigi (padding, optional) -juban (hanjuban or nagajuban) -han-eri (material that makes second collar) -eri-shin (plastic collar stiffener) -himo/koshihimo (ties) x 3 or more OR -korin belt (width of your back), waist belt (lenght = 2x around your hip), 2-piece or 1-piece korin belt -datejime/datemaki (broad tie) -obi-ita (stiffener under obi) -kimono clips -obi-makura (pillow that helps with tying some obi knots) -obi-age (silk cloth tied under obi) -obi-jime (cord that goes on obi)
So heres the thing: i watched this vid some days go, thinking "well that's cool but why bother if im never gonna own a kimono" Today i went to a thrift shop. They had a ton of kimonos. Got one for 35 bucks. Time to binge watch all your vids i guess 😅
So grateful that you're sharing your knowledge with us, thank you! When I visited Kyoto, my friend asked if I was going to wear a kimono, I said nope. But she is a good enabler so not only did I end up wearing a kimono but also bought one along with everything needed to wear it. Without your videos I would struggle though and never try putting it on myself.
Thank you, this was very enlightening. I'm only just starting to learn how to actually wear a yukata or kimono though I already have a few of them; I've bought them just because they are so beautiful. It was quite a surprise when I first thought about wearing them too and then found out I'll actually have to add quite an arsenal of other things to my wardrobe too before it is possible ;)
super helpful video!!!!!!! i bought a very fancy tsukesage for my wedding last year...but it is too fancy for every day wear and the kimono shop owner was kind enough to gift me all the accessories that went along with it so i had no idea what was actually involved (since i basically took the whole package and had someone else dressed me). Now I want to learn how to wear kimono properly and buy a casual kimono but was overwhelmed at where i should start..so this video came at the right time.
About the linguistics: Koshi 腰 means hip. And himo 紐 tie, which means it’s only the tie that goes around your hip. And you have also the words munahimo 胸紐 where “muna (actual reading for the character alone is “mune”)” means chest. So it’s the tie under the chest. And all other ties you use when tying the obi are called 仮紐 karihimo which means “temporary tie” because you take them off once the obijime is on... so why the heck would you call all those 3 types “hip tie” instead of just “tie = himo”. That’s my problem with the linguistic here 😂
That is interesting... The kiorin belt with the 2 snaps look exactly like the mattress sheet corner straps we use in the US to clip the sides of the fitted sheet to hold onto the corners so it doesn't rise up off the mattresses while you sleep. I like to call it a mattress hugger. Lol. Great share, thank you.
This video was so helpful! You might laugh at me but omg, I've been struggling with my korin belts- the advice about "back width" is SO helpful!!! Thank you!! And your purple hair looks so gorgeous! In the different light I can see the color shimmering
Uhhh.... You mentioned a webshop... is that something you're working on or is it already a thing? It sure would be nice to have a place to buy the fancy elastic ties...
These informations are really interesting and helpful. I knew that shibori obiage were more formal and luxuous, I wish to know more about it. Also, I love shibori so forgive me when i wear shibori obiage with komon ^^'
Watched today some of your videos and then out of nothing you talk German and I was like, that's a different language but wait... I understood it 😄 so hello from a new community-member and greetings from Germany 😊
I've watched this video multiple times and as helpful as it is, I also can't stop thinking about how gorgeous your kimono is in this video!!! It's just so beautiful and bright and just too perfect!
Fascinating. I didn't know about the relative formality of shibori obi age (or of wider obi jime) - although this information does not surprise me at all.
This answered a lot of questions I've had thank you so much. LOVE the hair (I'm biased as my hair is purple too lol) I also love your channel, it's hard to stop watching your videos and go to bed which I should do. XD To top all that off your opening (which I've heard over 20 times today haha) makes me want to go watch Tenchi Muyo, that anime is the first time I heard that kind of vocalization (when I was much much younger) and so I will forever think about it when I hear that. :D Your purple hair and makeup makes your eyes look purple too and they are just so pretty.
Thank you very much for this video. I am buying a second hand kimono today. It has been my dream from so long! I am very excited! I was wondering... Is obi ita really necessary or can I not use one and tie my obi directly on the kimono which will have been tied with himos? Thank you very much for your precious advice.
Bonjour Billy, je suis française et je ne comprends pas tout votre langage, mais j'adore vos vidéos. Depuis que je vous découvre , je commence à faire un petit kimono en soie très simple comme un gilet, avec aucun accessoires, mais j'aime beaucoup cette pièce. Je veux faire beaucoup de kimonos comme les vôtres (mais moins complexes) pour rester dans la maison parce-que en France je ne peux pas sortir dans la ville habillée de cette façon. Les gens jugeraient que je suis folle 😊 Merci beaucoup de votre générosité 😊
Merci pour votre commentaire! S’habiller un kimono pour rester à la maison est un bon plan!! Comme ça vous vous habituez à s’habiller un kimono ❤️ (J’ai appris français en lycée et j’ai oublié beaucoup... mais je sais lire français 🙈)
Thank you so much for this. I was thinking of getting started with my kimono collection but realized that a yukata will be fitting for me because I live in a tropical country (it's so hot). So I was wondering what are the necessary accessories for yukatas? Does it have the same accessories as a normal kimono or otherwise? I'll be here for the next video! Thank you!
I love your hair Color mine is white and neon green ombre with black strands and two strands at the front which is red because it was my natural hair colour anyways I love ze hair
Thank you 💗 I’m still traumatized by my collar. Got it right. Yay!! Chest padding 👍. I glued tiny strong magnets to korin straps. I’m using a corset😂 btw. Your collar😍 saved your video. You videos are like being given a gift TOMEKANAGU / AZUMA SUGATA not mentioned?
Hi Billy! Great video, as usual. I have a question. When doing a chore such as washing dishes, in order to keep the sleeves of your kimono dry, is it permissible to tuck the ends of your sleeves into your obi, or would you just tie them up with a separate cord? Would tucking your sleeves into your obi be considered rude or uncouth?
You look AMAZING!! The colour suits you so well 😊😊 I was wondering, how do you tell the difference between a yukata and a hitoe? And is it okay to not wear a nagajuban under a hitoe? Just asking as I have a couple of hitoe(s) that I would love to wear in summer, but the temperature in my city can reach high 30+° C. Thank you very much 😊
Great video! When it comes to the erishin, I was wondering what kinds of materials were used before plastic? You mentioned being able to make an erishin out of paper, but would there be any other materials that are appropriate? Thanks!
I’m also doing research on that and it’s really hard to find any resources. You’ll see a video on that topic as soon as I found something more about it.
Wow, this makes me wondering too. I always thought that they were plastic back then when they were invented. I've once seeing that bride's kimono in yumeyakata rental use some kind of stiff fabric that looks like crinoline (fabric interface with glue one). But they are shaped like triangle. I mean two triangle that supposed to be inserted following the shape of the kimono collar. Sorry to interupt though. I'm just getting too excited.
Great video, I’m trying to learn all the kanji for these items and this really helped! This spring I bought a set of some komono from Sou, as well as a pretty blue tsumugi, but unfortunately shipping to the U.S. is still suspended, so it looks like it could end up being almost a year from when I ordered until I receive them.... Up until now I have just been using makeshift supplies with the only “real” item being my erishin. While it is certainly possible to dress using all homemade items, I imagine it would make the process a little easier to use items made for kitsuke. Also, I know you said you don’t really use datejime, but I’ve seen some datejime-obiita combo items before, like a datejime with a stiffer part on the front. Have you ever used these, and do you have any opinion on them? Anyway, I love your videos and they are always helpful! So glad you’ve been safe during the natural disasters!
Ok, you did ask me for my personal opinion, so here it comes: those datejime with the stiffer in the front made me stop wearing datejime. They’re 100% polyester and the stiff part is also plastic... I got a bad heat rash with them and I would never recommend it. But a lot of ppl obviously buy them. I find them simply uncomfortable and nothing goes over a nice and sturdy 100% silk Hakata ori datejime 😇
Billy Matsunaga Thanks for the advice! I think there might be one of them in the komono set I ordered along with some other types of datejime, so I guess I’ll just have to wait and see what works best for me.
I don't know if you have mentioned this before - I haven't made it through all of your prior videos yet, but when you first started training to become a certified kimono teacher as a foreigner, were you encouraged or discouraged by your teachers to become a kimono teacher? I am only curious because sometimes some places can be very proud and protective of their culture and may actively discourage non-natives from being involved. Did you experience anything like that?
@@BillyMatsunaga Thank you! I was just curious. Happily, they love to share their culture, otherwise we might not get to enjoy your channel as such. =)
In case you need a list, like me:
-hadajuban/hadagi (first layer)
-hoseigi (padding, optional)
-juban (hanjuban or nagajuban)
-han-eri (material that makes second collar)
-eri-shin (plastic collar stiffener)
-himo/koshihimo (ties) x 3 or more
OR
-korin belt (width of your back), waist belt (lenght = 2x around your hip), 2-piece or 1-piece korin belt
-datejime/datemaki (broad tie)
-obi-ita (stiffener under obi)
-kimono clips
-obi-makura (pillow that helps with tying some obi knots)
-obi-age (silk cloth tied under obi)
-obi-jime (cord that goes on obi)
So heres the thing: i watched this vid some days go, thinking "well that's cool but why bother if im never gonna own a kimono"
Today i went to a thrift shop. They had a ton of kimonos. Got one for 35 bucks. Time to binge watch all your vids i guess 😅
🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
So grateful that you're sharing your knowledge with us, thank you! When I visited Kyoto, my friend asked if I was going to wear a kimono, I said nope. But she is a good enabler so not only did I end up wearing a kimono but also bought one along with everything needed to wear it. Without your videos I would struggle though and never try putting it on myself.
Thank you, this was very enlightening. I'm only just starting to learn how to actually wear a yukata or kimono though I already have a few of them; I've bought them just because they are so beautiful. It was quite a surprise when I first thought about wearing them too and then found out I'll actually have to add quite an arsenal of other things to my wardrobe too before it is possible ;)
super helpful video!!!!!!! i bought a very fancy tsukesage for my wedding last year...but it is too fancy for every day wear and the kimono shop owner was kind enough to gift me all the accessories that went along with it so i had no idea what was actually involved (since i basically took the whole package and had someone else dressed me). Now I want to learn how to wear kimono properly and buy a casual kimono but was overwhelmed at where i should start..so this video came at the right time.
Thank you, this is super interesting when people want to start with kimono themselves! Love the content!
What a surprise to hear you talking German in the video! 😂 I didn't know by now that you are originally from Germany.. 👋🏻👩🏻
omg your hair color suits you so well! and I love how you coordinated your collar with it
Thank you as always!! I’m suuuper happy with this hair color and definitely will keep it a while 💜💜
About the linguistics:
Koshi 腰 means hip. And himo 紐 tie, which means it’s only the tie that goes around your hip.
And you have also the words munahimo 胸紐 where “muna (actual reading for the character alone is “mune”)” means chest. So it’s the tie under the chest.
And all other ties you use when tying the obi are called 仮紐 karihimo which means “temporary tie” because you take them off once the obijime is on... so why the heck would you call all those 3 types “hip tie” instead of just “tie = himo”. That’s my problem with the linguistic here 😂
I absolutely love the fabric of the kimono you are wearing in this video!
That is interesting... The kiorin belt with the 2 snaps look exactly like the mattress sheet corner straps we use in the US to clip the sides of the fitted sheet to hold onto the corners so it doesn't rise up off the mattresses while you sleep. I like to call it a mattress hugger. Lol. Great share, thank you.
This video was so helpful! You might laugh at me but omg, I've been struggling with my korin belts- the advice about "back width" is SO helpful!!! Thank you!! And your purple hair looks so gorgeous! In the different light I can see the color shimmering
I btw have the kōrin belt longer when wearing it with kimono. Width of your back only helps with nagajuban 🙈
Thank you so much for clearing this up! Your channel is giving me the courage to start the journey to wearing kimono in normal life :)
Uhhh.... You mentioned a webshop... is that something you're working on or is it already a thing? It sure would be nice to have a place to buy the fancy elastic ties...
It’s a thing! But not fully set up with everything I want. (Those Shops are so much work!! 😪)
very interesting video for people who want to start the art of kitsuke !! thank you !! 😊 your new hair color looks great on you💜💜
These informations are really interesting and helpful. I knew that shibori obiage were more formal and luxuous, I wish to know more about it. Also, I love shibori so forgive me when i wear shibori obiage with komon ^^'
Haha! I really do not really care how other ppl combine their stuff. I personally wouldn’t do it after knowing better. That’s all 😉
Watched today some of your videos and then out of nothing you talk German and I was like, that's a different language but wait... I understood it 😄 so hello from a new community-member and greetings from Germany 😊
I've watched this video multiple times and as helpful as it is, I also can't stop thinking about how gorgeous your kimono is in this video!!! It's just so beautiful and bright and just too perfect!
Oh wow! I have about 25 shibori obi-age. I had no idea!!!
Fascinating. I didn't know about the relative formality of shibori obi age (or of wider obi jime) - although this information does not surprise me at all.
Love your content, I know you mostly talk about Kimono for females, but do you have videos on how to dress a male who wishes to wear kimonos?
This answered a lot of questions I've had thank you so much. LOVE the hair (I'm biased as my hair is purple too lol) I also love your channel, it's hard to stop watching your videos and go to bed which I should do. XD To top all that off your opening (which I've heard over 20 times today haha) makes me want to go watch Tenchi Muyo, that anime is the first time I heard that kind of vocalization (when I was much much younger) and so I will forever think about it when I hear that. :D
Your purple hair and makeup makes your eyes look purple too and they are just so pretty.
I knew you were German the moment I heard the first word and 5:30 confirmed it :'D Love it
Thank you for this. There is so much to try to keep track of. Stay well.
Yay! An upcoming chest padding video! ;) You look amazing in that hair colour by the way. And this video was wonderful and educational as always.
Thank you very much for this video. I am buying a second hand kimono today. It has been my dream from so long! I am very excited!
I was wondering... Is obi ita really necessary or can I not use one and tie my obi directly on the kimono which will have been tied with himos?
Thank you very much for your precious advice.
Bonjour Billy, je suis française et je ne comprends pas tout votre langage, mais j'adore vos vidéos. Depuis que je vous découvre , je commence à faire un petit kimono en soie très simple comme un gilet, avec aucun accessoires, mais j'aime beaucoup cette pièce. Je veux faire beaucoup de kimonos comme les vôtres (mais moins complexes) pour rester dans la maison parce-que en France je ne peux pas sortir dans la ville habillée de cette façon. Les gens jugeraient que je suis folle 😊 Merci beaucoup de votre générosité 😊
Merci pour votre commentaire! S’habiller un kimono pour rester à la maison est un bon plan!! Comme ça vous vous habituez à s’habiller un kimono ❤️
(J’ai appris français en lycée et j’ai oublié beaucoup... mais je sais lire français 🙈)
@@BillyMatsunaga Super, c'est une très bonne surprise ❤️❤️❤️
I'm desperate to find good elastic hime replacements. Like the extra long one for around the hips.
Yeah, I’m planning to put some of that stuff in my webshop 💜
@@BillyMatsunaga That would be really helpful. Can't find any to sent to France either...
Hi Billy adore you’re vids! Could you please show how to use a suguta Makura for furisode & kimono please? Thanx!
Thank you so much for this. I was thinking of getting started with my kimono collection but realized that a yukata will be fitting for me because I live in a tropical country (it's so hot). So I was wondering what are the necessary accessories for yukatas? Does it have the same accessories as a normal kimono or otherwise? I'll be here for the next video! Thank you!
This colors flattering you 💜💜💜
I was waiting for this video, I really enjoyed a lot!
Your hair in this looks like shinobu's from Demon slayer. It super cute!
I love your hair Color mine is white and neon green ombre with black strands and two strands at the front which is red because it was my natural hair colour anyways I love ze hair
Thanks for another great video. Your new hair colour looks really gorgeous!
I was wondering, do you have any video about the knots used in a kimono?
Beautiful hair color!
You look like a rainbooow♡♡
So nice new hair color☆
That’s all what I’m going for 💜💜
Thank you 💗 I’m still traumatized by my collar. Got it right. Yay!! Chest padding 👍. I glued tiny strong magnets to korin straps. I’m using a corset😂 btw. Your collar😍 saved your video. You videos are like being given a gift TOMEKANAGU / AZUMA SUGATA not mentioned?
Love the new hair color :'3
Can you put up a link for the very long korin belt please.
Great video! Thank you 😊 ❤️
Hi Billy! Great video, as usual. I have a question. When doing a chore such as washing dishes, in order to keep the sleeves of your kimono dry, is it permissible to tuck the ends of your sleeves into your obi, or would you just tie them up with a separate cord? Would tucking your sleeves into your obi be considered rude or uncouth?
Good stuff
You look AMAZING!! The colour suits you so well 😊😊
I was wondering, how do you tell the difference between a yukata and a hitoe? And is it okay to not wear a nagajuban under a hitoe? Just asking as I have a couple of hitoe(s) that I would love to wear in summer, but the temperature in my city can reach high 30+° C.
Thank you very much 😊
Billy-sensei, Where did you get the extremely long Korin-belt that's in one piece at 10:15? Which school has it?
Great video! When it comes to the erishin, I was wondering what kinds of materials were used before plastic? You mentioned being able to make an erishin out of paper, but would there be any other materials that are appropriate? Thanks!
I’m also doing research on that and it’s really hard to find any resources. You’ll see a video on that topic as soon as I found something more about it.
@@BillyMatsunaga ah, wonderful, thank you! I hope you find the resources you need :)
Wow, this makes me wondering too. I always thought that they were plastic back then when they were invented.
I've once seeing that bride's kimono in yumeyakata rental use some kind of stiff fabric that looks like crinoline (fabric interface with glue one). But they are shaped like triangle. I mean two triangle that supposed to be inserted following the shape of the kimono collar.
Sorry to interupt though.
I'm just getting too excited.
@@kiyorakimonorental5626 that sounds really interesting! Thanks for adding your information :)
I’m still waiting for your detailed how to wash , dry and iron yuk at a video TT
Well... that video will come when it comes 😉
What is the meaning of a shibori obiage? I'm very curious now
Is it Appropriate to wear obi jime with a fancy furisode kimono?
Could someone help me on why the Obi ita is important?
I didnt understand that.
Would you make a video about tabi socks?
Great video, I’m trying to learn all the kanji for these items and this really helped! This spring I bought a set of some komono from Sou, as well as a pretty blue tsumugi, but unfortunately shipping to the U.S. is still suspended, so it looks like it could end up being almost a year from when I ordered until I receive them.... Up until now I have just been using makeshift supplies with the only “real” item being my erishin. While it is certainly possible to dress using all homemade items, I imagine it would make the process a little easier to use items made for kitsuke.
Also, I know you said you don’t really use datejime, but I’ve seen some datejime-obiita combo items before, like a datejime with a stiffer part on the front. Have you ever used these, and do you have any opinion on them?
Anyway, I love your videos and they are always helpful! So glad you’ve been safe during the natural disasters!
Ok, you did ask me for my personal opinion, so here it comes: those datejime with the stiffer in the front made me stop wearing datejime. They’re 100% polyester and the stiff part is also plastic... I got a bad heat rash with them and I would never recommend it. But a lot of ppl obviously buy them. I find them simply uncomfortable and nothing goes over a nice and sturdy 100% silk Hakata ori datejime 😇
Billy Matsunaga Thanks for the advice! I think there might be one of them in the komono set I ordered along with some other types of datejime, so I guess I’ll just have to wait and see what works best for me.
I don't know if you have mentioned this before - I haven't made it through all of your prior videos yet, but when you first started training to become a certified kimono teacher as a foreigner, were you encouraged or discouraged by your teachers to become a kimono teacher? I am only curious because sometimes some places can be very proud and protective of their culture and may actively discourage non-natives from being involved. Did you experience anything like that?
No one ever discouraged me. Japanese in general love to share their culture and they are always so happy when a non-Japanese comes and wants to learn.
@@BillyMatsunaga Thank you! I was just curious. Happily, they love to share their culture, otherwise we might not get to enjoy your channel as such. =)
Can u show us your inro if u have one?
Do you make kimono for people. I can't sew, I have MS which is Multiple Sclerosis and I desperately want one.
When you watch my videos closely, you know that I’m not a kimono tailor. But here a store you’ll be in good hands
www.etsy.com/shop/KimonoPonchoCom
@@BillyMatsunaga thank you
do you know how to tie a darari style obi that a maiko in kyoto would wear?
Hehe! Yes, I can tie that one 👍🏻
Where is your webshop?
Why when you turn you bend a little?
Do you mean my posing? 🙈🙈
Echt jetzt? Es macht dich wahnsinnig, dass es so hell ist?
Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass du Deutsche bist. Dein englisch ist grandios!
Way too many strings for me..... but I like women in kimono 😊😊