One of our
teachers explains kimono terminology...The Japanese cultural evening (which actually took place in the afternoon) was an introduction to traditional Japanese cultural pursuits such as calligraphy, ikebana (flower arranging), the tea ceremony, and wearing kimonos. Two of the female members of our group volunteered to be dressed in kimonos. Here are some pictures:
One of our
teachers explains kimono terminology...
Ying Liang poses
in the under-kimono...
The professional
kimono dresser helps Ying put on the kimono...
The obi comes
next...
Tying the obi...
Isabel Gusev
models her kimono...
The finishing
touches are applied...
The end result
(front)...
The end result
(rear)...