The history of the Japanese folk costume has practically not undergone temporary changes and is closely intertwined with the national traditions of Japan. The main difference of this order was abundant use of the color palette, as well as ornaments and drawings. At the same time, such elements served not so much for beauty, but as symbols. So, colors denoted elements, and drawings - seasons. The yellow color, the color of the Earth, was worn only by the emperor.
National costume of Japan
The figure on the clothes was of great importance, and apart from the symbols of nature, it also meant moral qualities. For example, plum is tenderness, lotus is chastity . Very often, the costumes were decorated with a landscape, among which in the first place was Mount Fuji, personifying Japan. Particularly distinguished were women's Japanese folk costumes. At first they represented a skilful combination of twelve elements, and later only five. But over time, a kimono appeared in everyday use, which is a straight-cut dressing gown with a wide belt. The kimono featured wide sleeves. If the men tied the belts with a side knot on their hips, then the women's belts, which are called obi, were tied just above the waist in the form of a wide and magnificent bow that was behind them.
It is noteworthy that for each season of the year, women had a strictly defined outfit. In summer they wore a kimono with short sleeves and no lining. Most often it was done in light colors with a pale pattern. For cooler days, a blue or blue kimono was worn on the lining. For the winter, the lining was insulated with cotton. Japanese folk costume embodied such concepts as beauty, etiquette and love. He covered all parts of the body, urging women to obedience and humility. So, the woman had no right to show bare arms or legs, which forced her to make more smooth and slow movements.
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