One of Japan's most beautiful signature items
the kimono
As lights come on at night and curtains are lifted
performers wearing sumptuous kimonos of vibrant colors or flower patterns
paired with elaborated hairstyle and makeup
performs orginal and unique century –old stories of Japan.
We are at Shochiku Costumes
a renowned kimono and Kabuki costume company in Osaka
many of Japan's film industry costumes and props are from this company
Is this luxurious and familiar looking kimono
going to be my next challenge?
Do I look a little not at ease?
That's because the kimono I'm wearing weighs 20 kg!
Hyesoo is wearing a luxurious hand sewn kimono
made with only natural dyes
The actor who plays the princess in a Kabuki performance
wears this kimono
It's really exciting to wear
such a precious kimono that can only be seen in museums!
But I'm also a bit worried
I don't think I can eat anything(in this kimono)
Did you know
it takes at least 1 hour to put on a formal kimono
even with help from other people!
can you dance in this ? is it possible?
Finally, set the kimono in place with a lavish sash
and we're done dressing…?
I forget there would be a ribbon on the back !
it's actually a huge ribbon!
A sewing machine was not used at all
For the embroidery, every stitch was made by hand
The embroidery takes one person 6 months to finish
Together in Tokyo and Osaka , about 100 people do needlework
and we outsource to an additional 100 people for sewing
With the kimono wrapped so tightly on you
, walking is not so easy anymore!
now there will be a little surprise!
OneTwo
Three!
This is a not-to-be-missed feature in kabuki performances!
To speed up changing costumes during a performance
staff members stitch the red outer garment by hand when the actor puts it on
which makes it possible to quickly change costumes between acts
This kimono is for princess that lives in a castle.
The embroidery is elaborate and fine. It's for theater performance
I mentioned about using the "thread-up" technique
that's to create a better stage effect
you can add another piece, the most, it will puff up
this exquisite kimono to be worn inside
costs 3000000 Japanese Yen!
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