Are kimono sleeves pockets?

Kimono sleeves, or tamoto, meaning “by the side of”, were the pockets in traditional Japan that allowed wearers to stash all manner of small items while keeping their hands free.

What are the sleeves on kimono for?

The sleeves of the kimono indicate the age and marital status of a woman. A young unmarried Japanese woman would wear a Furisode, a colorful kimono with flowing sleeves which almost touch the feet. The sleeves are about 18 inches long ( or more) . Tomesode and Houmongi are kimonos worn by married women.

Why do kimonos have long sleeves?

Kimono are usually made of silk, silk is traditionally a more luxurious material and reflects the aesthetics of the kimono. The kimono with the longest sleeves are Furisode kimono. These sleeves are so long that they can touch the ground, and are exclusively worn by unmarried young women.

Did traditional Japanese clothing have pockets?

Traditional Japanese clothing such as Kimono and Kosode didn’t have pockets. The (pocket) solution in old Japan was to hang containers from kimono by cords.

Why do kimono sleeves have holes?

It is for ventilation. Because women wear their belts (obi) at a higher position than men, they need that slit to give their arms wider range of motion.

Do hanbok have pockets?

Nowadays, Koreans wear Hanbok only for important events or celebrations, and the garment no longer has a place in everyday life in the country. One peculiarity remains with Hanbok: no pockets. This pouch was used by Koreans in the past to carry small objects, especially coins.

How does a kimono sleeve differ from a raglan sleeve?

A raglan sleeve (Figure 2) is a sepa- rate, precisely shaped piece of fabric which joins the bodice in a diagonal seam ex- tending to the neck- line area. A kimono sleeve (Figure 3) is a sleeve that is cut as one with the garment or as a part of it, such as a yoke.

What is the difference between a raglan sleeve and a set in sleeve?

What is the difference between a raglan sleeve and a set in sleeve? Raglan gives ease of movement to the wearer but comes at an extra cost, but Set-in is faster and cheaper to produce. Raglan is generally sporty and casual looking whilst Set-in tends to give a slightly more formal outline.

Do kimonos have pockets?

See how Japanese men carried personal items on their kimonos. Coin purses, tobacco pouches and similar belongings could be carried this way — a necessary arrangement, since traditional kimonos had no pockets. (Women’s kimonos had sleeves in which personal items could be stashed.)