Formal Dress
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Men’s Haori: Traditional Form and Modern Style
Learn what defines a men’s haori, how its open-front cut differs from a kimono, and how to style a men’s…
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How to Make an Obi Belt and Tie a Bunko Bow
Learn how to make an obi belt in a reversible 15–17 cm by 3.5–4 m hanhaba size, then how to…
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What Does Obi Mean in Japanese Dress? Geta and Hakama Explained
What does obi mean in Japanese dress? Learn why the sash changes by garment and occasion, then compare elevated wooden…
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What Is an Obi? Tabi Socks and Hakama in Japanese Dress
What is an obi? Learn how the kimono sash, Japanese tabi socks, and hakama work together, including their footwear, base…
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Tabi Socks: Building a Traditional Japanese Outfit
Tabi socks split at the big toe and fasten securely. See how hakama, geta, and the obi work with kimono,…
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Men’s Japanese Robe: Kimono, Yukata, Tabi and Zori
Learn how a men’s Japanese robe differs from a kimono, yukata, or dressing gown. See how Japanese tabi shoes support…




