Yukata (浴衣, Yukata?) is a Japanese summer garment worn by both men and women. The name yukata comes from the word "yu" (bath) and "katabira" (under clothing ). Though their use is not limited to after-bath wear, yukata literally means bath(ing) clothes. A yukata is a cooling garment to wear. People wearing yukata are a common sight at fireworks displays, bon-odori festivals, and other summer events. Like other forms of clothing based on traditional Japanese garments, it is made with straight seams and wide sleeves. Unlike formal kimono, yukata are typically made of cotton rather than silk or synthetic fabric, and they are unlined.
The yukata also is a casual form of kimono that is also frequently worn after bathing at traditional Japanese inns by both man and women, especially ones with their own hot-spring baths. After checking in, people often change into a yukata provided by the inn. Many go for walks outside, to the public baths, and even to dinner and breakfast (taken in a communal dining room) in their yukata.
Men wearing yukata commonly in public is when it is worn by sumo wrestlers. Junior ranked sumo wrestlers are expected to wear yukata when out in public, irrespective of the weather conditions or time of year. During the summer all wrestlers tend to wear this atti
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Wearing yukata is not complicated as it looks. The left side of the yukata is wrapped over the right side (the reverse is to be avoided as only the dead at a funeral wears the right over the left), and an obi (belt) is used to keep the yukata from falling open when worn in public. In private, as after a bath, the yukata is usually simply belted. Also, a type of thonged wooden sandal called geta is usually worn with the yukata.
The yukata also is a casual form of kimono that is also frequently worn after bathing at traditional Japanese inns by both man and women, especially ones with their own hot-spring baths. After checking in, people often change into a yukata provided by the inn. Many go for walks outside, to the public baths, and even to dinner and breakfast (taken in a communal dining room) in their yukata.Men wearing yukata commonly in public is when it is worn by sumo wrestlers. Junior ranked sumo wrestlers are expected to wear yukata when out in public, irrespective of the weather conditions or time of year. During the summer all wrestlers tend to wear this atti
re.Wearing yukata is not complicated as it looks. The left side of the yukata is wrapped over the right side (the reverse is to be avoided as only the dead at a funeral wears the right over the left), and an obi (belt) is used to keep the yukata from falling open when worn in public. In private, as after a bath, the yukata is usually simply belted. Also, a type of thonged wooden sandal called geta is usually worn with the yukata.
For normal daily or night attire, just the cotton sash is used. For festivals and public occasions a larger wider yukata belt as shown in the picture is worn for a more formal appearance. The belt is simply wrapped around the waist and tucked in at the edge. An obi belt can also be worn with the cotton yukata. A matching purse, tabi socks and japanese sandals complete the attire.
Female and Male Yukata set
Here are some fabulous pictures of yukata.
Ho ho....see, even the 'colonel' wears yukata \(^0^)Y
taken from :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukata,http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/fashion/yukata_kimono.html, www.jlifeinternational.com/apparel/index_e.html
edited & posted by: azie
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