One year basic curriculum of workshops for April 2022-Mar 2023
1.Introduction Nadeshiko-kai overview Differences between kimono and western-style clothes Basics of body shape adjustment for kimono Enjoy kimono Let’s experience kimono How to fold a kimono
2.Types of kimonos: kimono and yukata How to wear a yukata How to tie a han-haba (half width) obi Kainokuchi and Momoyama knot
3.Types of obi Coordination of casual and formal kimono Basic rule Roles and usage of dressing accessories How to wear a Nagajuban (under kimono)
4.How to wear a casual kimono (Komon / Tsumugi) Difference between Komon and other kimonos How to tie Nagoya obi (using training obi pillow) How to fold a Nagoya obi
5.Kimono in each season: Awase, Hitoe, summer kimonos About Han-eri (collar attached to nagajuban) How to attach a collar to nagajuban (sewing workshop)
6.Difference between Nagoya obi and Fukuro obi How to wear a formal kimono with Fukuro obi (training obi pillow)
7.How to wear formal kimono & Niju-Daiko (double layered drum knot using training obi pillow) How to use a Date Eri (add-on collar)
8.How to use obi-age (decoration sash over obi) and obi-jime (cord to hold obi shape) Types of obi-jime: marui-gumi (round) / hira-gumi (flat) Self-dressing practice
9.Kimono designs and patterns Appropriate coordination for each season Self-dressing practice
10.Kimono model experience: Let's have a professional dress you in your favorite kimono!
11.Self-dressing exam: Challenge if you can dress yourself! (Taking an exam is optional.) Get advice on how to dress yourself beautifully.
12.Kimono etiquette Tips for going out with kimono Tips for how to avoid kimono comes loose
*The above is the basic content to be covered during the year. Please note that content may change depending on the experience level of participating members and in case of special events.
We will make our best effort to be as flexible as possible to accommodate every workshop participant.