How did the Japanese kimono evolve?

The kimono originated from the costumes of the Tang Dynasty in China.

The origin of the kimono can be traced back to the 3rd century AD. During the Nara period, Japan sent envoys to China and received a large number of dazzling court uniforms as gifts. The following year, Japan imitated the costumes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. By the Muromachi period, the kimono was improved based on the costumes of the Tang Dynasty, and the kimono waist bag was created under the influence of Christian missionaries wearing robes and belts.

The "Essentials of Clothing" from the Edo period in Japan also pointed out: "The kimono follows the clothes of the Tang Dynasty, but its system is similar but has different advantages. The country's connection with China also began in the Han Dynasty and flourished in the Tang Dynasty. The imperial court ordered virtuous ministers to follow the principles of Kan The ancient clothing was a compromise between the Han and Tang Dynasties. Some of the good ones were adapted, but the bad ones were made in a haphazard way. The cultural relics of this country are not easy to change for thousands of years."

Japanese kimono color taboos

< p>In Japanese history, orange, crimson, cyan and dark purple were designated as the colors for the attire of the crown prince, emperor, emperor and prince respectively, restricting the use by others. In particular, deep red and deep purple were not allowed to be used by people other than the royal family. This rule lasted until 1945.

On the murals of the Takamatsuzuka Tumulus in Japan, in addition to portraits of men and women in Tang suits, there are also pictures of blue dragons, redbirds, white tigers, and black turtles as guardians of the four directions. To this day, when wearing kimono in some places in Japan, white and red are generally not used unless it is a solemn ceremony. Because: white represents holiness and purity; red symbolizes magic.