can some one plese help me wear kimono properly?

graciegirl · (#1 (**permalink**))

no matter how hard i try i can
't tie my obi! i'm making a kimono for my 20th bday. when you turn 20 in japan traditionally you're an adult. so i wanted to make it special. can any one please tell me what i need exactly to keep it shut and look proper. it's black with pink,blue, and green butterflies lined with gold. it's real silk brocade. i'm pairing it with a gold obi. any suggestions on colors for te cords and scarfs?

NickVelvet · (#2 (**permalink**))

KIMONO ENCYCLOPAEDIA - KIMONO

Mihoko · (#3 (**permalink**))

Hi, it's too late, isn't it? But I just want to introduce my newly opened web site, "Japanese Kimono Lovers" (http://kimonolovers.blogspot.com/), which shows how to wear a kimono step by step. I am going to upload a video for wearing kimono in the near future. see you there :-)