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Kimono Resources

These are some of the sources in my own personal collection. I've indicated all pertinent information, including the list price to help you budget! They are a bit pricey, but I feel well worth having if you intend on pursuing kimono. I would definitely recommend getting at least one of the japanese books as well!

Books in English

Kimono: Fashioning Culture

Author: Liza Dalby

© 1993

ISBN 0-295-98155-5

List price: $24.95

Comments: This book is now my bible of kimono. Absolute amazing and thorough resource on kimono. A MUST HAVE!!

The Book of Kimono: The Complete Guide to Style and Wear

Author: Norio Yamanaka

Kodansha International Ltd

© 1982

ISBN 0-87011-785-8 (US)

ISBN 4-7700-1285-3 (Japan)

List price: $25.00

Comments: A very good primer on kimono, although lacking greatly on the details of how to put it all on-- Vague in that department.

Make Your Own Japanese Clothes: Patterns and Ideas for Modern Wear

Author: John Marshall

Kodansha International Ltd

©1988

ISBN 0-87011-865-X (US)

ISBN 4-7700-1365-5 (Japan)

List price: $25.00

Comments: Excellent instructions on making kimono, but I've found their pattern formula a bit queer. Measurements need tweaking and their neckline template is off.

Japanese Books

Kimono Lesson

© 2000

ISBN 4-07-228269-3

List price: 1200 yen

Comments: This is a great book! Very good beginner guide. It's organized into 8 "lessons," with Obaa-san at the end of each one giving a kinda "Kero-chan Check!" Super cute! It covers how to put on all types of kimono and several different obi for both men and women. Includes children's kimono as well!

Kitsuke Ressun [Kimono Dressing Lesson]

© 1988 ?

ISBN 4-7662-0286-4

List price: 971 yen.

Comments: Another book organized into lessons. Also covers all types and the accessories.

Kitsuke to Obi Musubi [Kimono Dressing and Obi Tying]

© 1996

ISBN 4-89396-278-7

List price: 1257 yen

Comments: No "lessons" per se, but well organized with lots of close-up pictures!

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Books in English
	Kimono: Fashioning Culture Author: Liza Dalby © 1993 ISBN 0-295-98155-5 List price: $24.95 Comments: This book is now my bible of kimono. Absolute amazing and thorough resource on kimono. A MUST HAVE!!
	The Book of Kimono: The Complete Guide to Style and Wear Author: Norio Yamanaka Kodansha International Ltd © 1982 ISBN 0-87011-785-8 (US) ISBN 4-7700-1285-3 (Japan) List price: $25.00 Comments: A very good primer on kimono, although lacking greatly on the details of how to put it all on-- Vague in that department.
	Make Your Own Japanese Clothes: Patterns and Ideas for Modern Wear Author: John Marshall Kodansha International Ltd ©1988 ISBN 0-87011-865-X (US) ISBN 4-7700-1365-5 (Japan) List price: $25.00 Comments: Excellent instructions on making kimono, but I've found their pattern formula a bit queer. Measurements need tweaking and their neckline template is off.

Japanese Books
	Kimono Lesson © 2000 ISBN 4-07-228269-3 List price: 1200 yen Comments: This is a great book! Very good beginner guide. It's organized into 8 "lessons," with Obaa-san at the end of each one giving a kinda "Kero-chan Check!" Super cute! It covers how to put on all types of kimono and several different obi for both men and women. Includes children's kimono as well!
	Kitsuke Ressun [Kimono Dressing Lesson] © 1988 ? ISBN 4-7662-0286-4 List price: 971 yen. Comments: Another book organized into lessons. Also covers all types and the accessories.
	Kitsuke to Obi Musubi [Kimono Dressing and Obi Tying] © 1996 ISBN 4-89396-278-7 List price: 1257 yen Comments: No "lessons" per se, but well organized with lots of close-up pictures!