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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" and are commonly worn on hot summer days.[1] [2]
The Japanese word kimono (pronounced kee-mo-no) translates as "clothing" or "things to wear". [3]
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. [4]