Kamishimo (old ceremonial dress) is a kind of formal kimono (traditional Japanese clothes) for men. Usually, it consists of kataginu (short sleeveless garment made of hemp) and hakama (pleated and divided skirt made in fine strips) made with the same fabric, and is worn on top of a kosode (small sleeves; the standard size of present day kimono).

Hakama traditionally formed part of a complete outfit called a kamishimo (上下/裃). Worn by samurai and courtiers during the Edo period, the outfit included a formal kimono, hakama, and a sleeveless jacket with exaggerated shoulders called a kataginu.

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Mar 11, 2024 · Kamishimo were a two piece formal ceremonial dress worn by Edo period samurai of rank at court and during ceremonies. A less formal version was worn as everyday dress by samurai in the Muromachi–Momoyama periods, developing into a more formal and uniform part of ceremonial dress in the Edo period.

…later the samurai adopted the kamishimo, a striking jumperlike garment, with extended shoulders and pleated skirt-trousers, which was worn over the hitatare. This costume probably inspired a later fashion of wearing skirt-trousers ( hakama ) over a full-length black kimono, which, together with the short black haori coat, was until fairly ...

Jul 15, 2017 · The kamishimo consisted of a two-piece costume worn over a kimono. This is probably the most well known samurai dress. The upper piece was called the kataginu, and was essentially a sleeveless jacket or vest with exaggerated shoulders.

Learn about how Japanese kimono became what they are today, and about the history of kimono throughout different eras.

This suit (nagakamishimo) bears the crest of the main branch of the Tokugawa family, who ruled Japan during the Edo period. At that time samurai wore as formal attire suits such as this one, consisting of an overvest and long trousers usually made of cloth with a restrained pattern.

The Kamishimo is the set made of the Kataginu (sleeveless top) and Hakama, worn by Samurai and courtiers during the Edo period. Yamato Budogu Kamishimo is made with fabric especially treatment to improve and keep longer the shoulder shape. Made from 100% cotton; Available in 4 sizes and 3 designs; Proudly made in JAPAN; Cm Inch

Title: Kamishimo. Date: early 20th century. Culture: Japanese. Medium: (a) silk, wool; (b, c) cotton. Dimensions: (a): 13 ft. 1 7/8 in. × 3 5/8 in. (401 × 9.2 cm) (b): 25 1/4 × 26 7/8 in. (64.1 × 68.3 cm) (c): 38 × 29 in. (96.5 × 73.7 cm) Classification: Main dress-Menswear. Credit Line: Gift of Kimono House New York, 2001. Object Number ...