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Kimono Size and Measurements

		Kimono sizing information Sleeve length This measurement refers to the long part of the sleeve (sode) that hangs below the arm. In general, young unmarried women wear the longest sleeves (furisode), especially at formal events. Very short sleeves are the most informal for any age; they are useful for housework and gardening. In the past, long sleeves might be tucked into the obi to be out of the way, but they should always be allowed to hang freely. Sleeve width While this may seem to be what we think of as the "sleeve length," or, the part that rests on the arm, most kimono sleeves fall at about three-quarters or wrist length. This measurement does not vary much because it is usually the width of a standard kimono fabric bolt. Body width Measured from under arm hole to other under arm hole, double this number for approximate bust, waist and hips measurement. Kimono are meant to have several layers underneath and wrap to fit the wearer snugly; however, they will accomodate a looser fit too. Length Don't let the long lengths fool you. Kimono are made to be doubled over at the waist and fall just below ankle length. The wearer may fold as much or little material as needed.

		Haori and Michiyuki sizing information Sleeve length This measurement refers to the long part of the sleeve (sode) that hangs below the arm. Since the haori is a sort of jacket, the sleeves are designed to fit a kimono sleeve inside. Young unmarried women wearing longer sleeved kimono would require a longer sleeved haori. Very short sleeves are the most informal for any age; they are useful for housework and gardening. Sleeve width While this may seem to be what we think of as the "sleeve length," or, the part that rests on the arm, most haori sleeves fall at about three-quarters or wrist length. This measurement does not vary much because it is usually the width of a standard kimono fabric bolt. Body width Measured from under arm hole to other under arm hole while lying flat; double this number for approximate bust and waist measurement. Haori are meant to have several layers underneath and may be worn open or tied. Bust, when tied Double this number for bust size when tied to meet in the middle. Length Longer haori are typically worn at formal occasions.

		Uchikake sizing information Sleeve length This measurement refers to the long part of the sleeve (sode) that hangs below the arm. Young unmarried women wear the longest sleeves; so, because her wedding is the last time a Japanese woman will be unmarried, the uchikake sleeves are very long. Body width Measured from under arm hole to other under arm hole, double this number for approximate bust, waist and hips measurement. This measurement is not actually true because uchikake are worn without any obi over another formal kimono and many layers underneath. Top width Measured from top tip of sleeve to the other top tip of sleeve, this may be useful for display purposes, as a rod would be strung through the top at this point. Hem width Also for display purposes, the uchikake is most beautiful when the padding hem is shown across in full. Length The uchikake hem extends past floor length as western wedding dresses have trains. This measurement is also important to keep in mind for display in an area with tall ceilings such as a staircase or foyer.

		Children's Wear sizing information Sleeve length This measurement refers to the long part of the sleeve (sode) that hangs below the arm. Sleeve width While this may seem to be what we think of as the "sleeve length," or, the part that rests on the arm, most kimono sleeves fall at about three-quarters or wrist length. Body width Measured from under arm hole to other under arm hole, double this number for approximate bust, waist and hips measurement. Kimono are meant to have several layers underneath and wrap to fit the wearer snugly; however, they will accomodate a looser fit too. Length Don't let the long lengths fool you. Kimono are made to be doubled over at the waist and fall just below ankle length. The wearer may fold as much or little material as needed; children's kimono are often sewn folded over to fit the child so that the fold doesn't fall out during play. We remove this stiching.

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