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The '''kimono''' (着物) is the traditional [[clothing]] of the [[Japanese]] people. The kimono is an elaborate garment made of layers of long flowing robes, in a wrap-around style, belted at the waist, and traditionally made of [[silk]]. These days silk kimono are no longer commonly worn as everyday clothing, and are largely reserved for ceremonial occasions. Cotton kimono are called ''yukata'' (浴衣) and are commonly worn on hot summer days.<ref> http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/fashion/kimono_history.html </ref> <ref> http://www.theblackmoon.com/Kimono/kimono1.html </ref>

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The '''kimono''' is the traditional [[clothing]] of the [[Japanese]] people. The kimono is an elaborate garment made of layers of long flowing robes, in a wrap-around style, belted at the waist, and traditionally made of [[silk]]. These days silk kimono are no longer commonly worn as everyday clothing, and are largely reserved for ceremonial occasions. Cotton kimono are called ''yukata'' (浴衣) and are commonly worn on hot summer days.<ref> http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/fashion/kimono_history.html</ref><ref> http://www.theblackmoon.com/Kimono/kimono1.html</ref>

The Japanese word kimono (pronounced kee-mo-no) translates as "clothing" or "things to wear". <ref> http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/kimono.shtml </ref>

The Japanese word kimono (pronounced kee-mo-no) translates as "clothing" or "things to wear". <ref> http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/kimono.shtml </ref>