Saturday, 4 November 2006

Japan Trip, Oct 2006 - Yukata

Yukata (浴衣) is a Japanese summer garmet. A tone-down version is frequently worn after bathing/shower at traditional Japanese inns. They are also generally available at Japanese hotels.

So, what is the proper way of wearing a yukata?

The left side of the garment is wrapperd over the right side, no matter whether you are a male or female. An obi (belt) is then used to keep the yukata in place.

Just a word of warning, wrapping the right side over the left side is only of the people who has passed away. Another one cultural point!

SP and I in yukata
Before correction from Ms YI!

Wearing a yukata in a Japanese temple
The correct way of wrapping the yukata!

 

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