Purple Kimono

Our international orders are shipped via USPS with a flat rate box. We ship out of NW Ohio in the USA.

This is a quick guide to kimono and obi accessories. This is not a complete listing, and if you need more advanced help please contact us or check out the reference materials we suggest in the book review section of our online kimono store. These are just quick reference lists tailored for beginners.

 

• Kimono Kitsuke Accessory List (feminine):
  • 1 juban (kimono underwear)
  • 2 eri shin (collar stiffeners)
  • 1 obi ita (obi stiffener)
  • 1 obi with its cordinating accessories (hanhaba/nagoya/fukuro/maru).
  • Optional accessories include haori, and hakama.

 

• Kimono Kitsuke Accessory List (masculine): 
  • 1 Koshihimo
  • 1 Juban
  • 1 Obi
  • Optional accessories include: netsuke, inro, hakama, and haori.

 

• Obi Kitsuke Accessory List (Nagoya/Fukuro/Maru):
  • 1 makura
  • 1 obijime
  • 1 obiage
  • 1 obidome (Hanhana obi do not require any accessories to wear)

 

We encourage our customers to explore our online kimono store and refer to sections like our book review page to further education themselves about authentic traditional Japanese kimono.

Our selection of authentic kimono are directly imported from Japan. Many of the kimono and their designs offered are unique, and one of a kind. The majority of kimono we offer are vintage and gently used, however, we also import a divine selection of real new kimono as well. Regardless of what you purchase from us, do so with the confidence that we offer only the finest of traditional Japanese kimono at affordable prices.