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    • Traditional Culture Dictionary by agataJapan

    neckpiece (on a kimono)

    Japanese clothingneckpiece (on a kimono)(haneri)Japanese clothesclothing A collar about 1 meter long…
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    half-width obi (kimono sash)

    Japanese clothinghalf-width obi (kimono sash)(hanhabaobi)Japanese clothesyukata (light cotton kimono worn in the summ…
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    Kaga Yuzen

    Japanese clothingKaga Yuzen(Kaga Yuzen/kagayuzen)Japanese clothesclothing Yuzen dyeing is produced i…
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    soldier’s overalls

    Japanese clothingman's formal divided shirt(Hekoobi)Japanese clothesclothing Obi for casual use for …
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    showy collar

    Japanese clothingshowy collar(Dateeri)Japanese clothesclothing A collar to give the appearance of we…
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    method of patterning traditional Japan…

    Japanese clothingmethod of patterning traditional Japanese clothing (the tops of all of patterns being pointed downwa…
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    Kurume Kasuri

    Japanese clothingKurume Kasuri(kurumekasuri/kurumekasuri)Japanese clothesclothing This textile was m…
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    one-piece sash

    Japanese clothingone-piece sash(MARUOBI)Japanese clothesclothing The most prestigious type of obi. T…
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    someone who is unable to apply what th…

    Japanese clothingsomeone who is unable to apply what they have read(Ohashori)Japanese clothesclothing …

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