The term yukata is usually used in conjunctions with a kimono a Yukata kimono as a Japanese piece of clothing that is most commonly made from cotton and meant to be worn in the summer months. If you have every attended a Japanese festival you will defiantly see a yukata being worn.

The translation for Yukata means bathing clothes and will often be worn after baths or showers. In the western world you will probably here someone talk about a kimono robe, this is often what they are referring to. Although it is often worn after bathing you this is not the limit to the garments ability as mentioned before they will wear them outside to summer event, fireworks and other occasions.

The formal traditional Japanese kimono is made from silk however a Yakata kimono is made from synthetic fabric or cotton and has the traditional wide sleeve garment look. You can find a yukata in all sort of shapes and sizes however when they were first designed traditionally the sizes were limited and the colour was always indigo.

There is an unwritten rule when it comes to wearing a yukata kimono which implies that younger men and women should wear bright and colourful colours. Converse to this the older men and women usually ware darker more bland colours. 15 years ago the yukata was not being worn as much as it used to be however since this time it popularity has been increasing again and now the yukata kimono is back.

Whatever the occasion you are looking for a kimono yukata you can be sure they will be comfortable, well made and satisfaction is assured. I myself own two however only use them before bed. I have never regretted my decision to buy one and I’m sure that you will not either.

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