Kimono: History and Significance

Significance, history, types, and symbolism of kimonos in

Japanese culture

What can the kimono reveal about Japanese culture?

* What do you think of when you think of Japanese people and the way they dress?

What can the kimono reveal about this culture, both past and present?

Lesson 1:objectives tsw*identify key design elements *specific occasions for wear*Vocabulary:

Kimono

Hakana

Kamishimo

Straight line cut

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Lesson 1: Begin research on the traditions and styles of the kimono:

Go to: http://web.mit.edu/jpnet/kimono/

virtual culture and take notes on the styles of kimono from Heian, Muramachi, Edo and Meiji periods of Japanese history. What does ‘kimono’ mean? Do note- taking on the straight-line-cut style of kimono, and the reasoning of layers, types of colors, cut, fabrics used, and multiple pieces. Why did the kimono become popular?

Read all about history, fabrics, design, and fabric dyes. Click below for link:

Kimono:

Lesson 2: Types, Designs of Kimonos

Vocabulary:Obi sashyukataTabi socksZori sandals

Go to link to continue to lesson 2:kimono

Occasions for Kimono WearBe able to answer these questions:

When do women and men wear special kimonos as they are growing up? How are they similar to special clothes for Western children as they become older?What are the colors for special occasions?How are bride’s kimonos similar to Western wedding clothes?

Timeline of Kimono Styles:

Assessment Assignment: Create a timeline from the previous notes on the major eras in Japanese history. Give dates and provide an explanation of styles, changes, fabrics used, colors and dye techniques, and occasions for wear. This will be worth 2 class work grades and may be computer designed.

End this lesson by designing your own virtual kimono’s for different occasions

Begin designing here

Final assignment:

Complete the worksheet: Kimono or Black Tie? Comparing Formal Wear in Your Culture.