At a glance, kimonos and yukatas look very similar. Let’s identify their differences while going over each part’s name. First, kimonos. The formal kimono can be identified b… See more

While there are countless ways to wear kimonos and yukatas, here I’ll introduce the basic styling. The fabric of a woman's yukata should be as tall as the wearer. When the y… See more

This section explains how to use ratios and guides to help draw a yukata. First, I’ll show how to determine the position of the obi using a character around 7 or 8 heads tall We’ll use th… See more

Next, let’s discuss seams and folds. ■ Front seam (okumi-sen, おくみ線) When a yukata is made, a cloth called the okumi (おくみ) is sewn at the front side of the yukata, forming a s… See more