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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 kimono are no longer commonly worn as everyday clothing, and are largely reserved for ceremonial occasions. <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>
There are specific names for the various types of kimono, and each has a traditional style and color depending on the occasion for which it is worn and the age and marital status of the person wearing it. <ref> http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2101.html </ref>
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