Kimono Kitsuke Accessories
The Art Of Wearing Japanese Kimono
Contrary to popular belief most Japanese kimono are not held on by an obi, but rather an assortment of unseen accessories. Traditional Kimono require a wide range of dressing accessories to make their look come together just right in a traditional and even an alternative fashion. With the proper assortment of accessories, most kimono will last the crisp and fashionable look so desired by many. The most common kimono accessory is called a koshihimo, which actually hold authentic kimono on the body. We have in stock a full range of kitsuke dressing accessories for Japanese kimono of all types as well as obi accessories as well. Some of our selection includes korin belts, and eri shin which are used with the kimono collar. Other kimono accessories made for ideal gifts for the kimono lover in your life such as kimono shawls, obidome, and tenugui. Accessories for juban are also in stock such as datejime and han-eri. Included in our kimono accessories are educational books dedicated to Japanese topics such as Geisha, and how traditional Japanese kimono are worn. Are you looking for something specific and do not see it listed here? Feel free to contact us and ask. Our tabi socks, geta, and fans for Japanese kimono are found elsewhere on our site.
Due to variations in monitor color settings we can not 100% guarantee the colors of our products. Most goods in our online store are gently used, unless stated as being brand new.
Han-Eri
Decorative Collars For Juban
Haneri are decorative collars that are sewn onto juban by any gender. When a juban is worn under a Japanese kimono in a traditional style the haneri collar is seen under the kimono. Typically the haneri is interchangeable and may be changed to better accommodate the style and formality of the authentic kimono worn. These decorative collars can be made in a wide variety of styles and from many different kinds of fabric. When sewn onto the collar of a juban the haneri creates a pocket that the collar stiffener known as an erishin may be attached to. It is considered improper to wear a juban under a Japanese kimono without a haneri.
More than just a kimono store!
Though our online Japanese kimono store is well known for offering a great selection of traditional kimono from Japan, we offer much more than just kimono for sale. Our selection of authentic kimono ranges from brand new yukata to highly formal furisode and tomesode. There are many different kinds of obi, haori, michiyuki, tabi socks and more all for sale in our online store. A limited selection of kimono themed educational books are even in stock. Our online selection is always changing as more goods arrive from Japan on a weekly basis. Our USA shipping is fast regardless of what coast you are on from New York to California.