kimono

Abstract

We provide kimonos that are easy to put on and beautiful after wearing, and that can be easily put on by the wearer themselves without the need for assistance from others. [Solution] The kimono body 1 consists of left and right front panels 2 and 3, left and right front panels 4 and 5, and left and right back panels 8 and 9. The left front panel 2 is sewn onto the right front panel 3 with the collar panels 6 and 7 open, and the hem is overlapped in a way that allows it to be opened. The central part of the seam between the left and right back panels 8 and 9 at the back is formed to be openable and closable by a slide fastener 10. The waist area is formed in a loop shape that surrounds the waist, and the separated edges on the left and right are closed together, and a simulated obi knot 25 is attached to the back of the obi body 20 in a way that allows it to be detachably attached. The kimono body 1 is constructed in a one-piece style, and an ohashori portion 11 is sewn into the waist area of ​​the kimono body 1.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a kimono that can achieve both ease of putting on and beauty after putting on, and can be easily put on by the wearer himself / herself without bothering others.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, to put on a kimono, one first wears underwear and a long undershirt, closes the front lower part, fastens it temporarily with a korin belt, then wraps the kimono from behind, puts the arms through the sleeves, determines the hemline, front width, and front lower part, attaches the waist cord, makes the obashori, adjusts the collar, attaches the korin belt, adjusts the obashori, makes a decorative fastening, and then ties the obi to put it on.

[0003] However, when not putting on a kimono regularly, not only is the effort troublesome, but even after putting it on, wearing it out may occur when moving around. When wearing it out occurs, it looks unsightly and needs to be fixed each time. Not only the person himself / herself but also those around may look at him / her strangely.

[0004] Due to such circumstances, a two-piece kimono as shown in Patent Document 1, for example, has been proposed considering the simplicity and beauty of putting on. This two-piece kimono consists of an upper garment and a lower garment. The upper garment is pre-sewn with the right front part and the left front part of the upper garment overlapping in the front body part, and the right rear part and the left rear part of the upper garment are formed to be openable and closable via a front-facing garment fastener in the back view part. And the lower garment has a waist side part and a hem side part. The right front part and the left front part of the waist side in the front body part are pre-sewn in an overlapping state, and in the back view part, an opening part is formed by the right rear part and the left rear part of the waist side. The left front part and the right front part of the hem in the front body part of the hem side part are overlapped without being sewn, and the right rear part and the left rear part of the hem side in the back view part are pre-closed and sewn.

[0005] By doing so, it is said that the upper garment can be worn by putting both arms through and closing the back side with the front-facing fastener, and the lower garment can be worn by putting the feet through it like pants, so that the simplicity and beauty of putting on are compatible.

Prior Art Documents

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2025-15891 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] However, two-piece garments like the one shown in Patent Document 1 are cumbersome to wear separately because they consist of a top and bottom garment. Furthermore, even if the back of the top is fastened with hook-and-loop fasteners, it is quite difficult for the wearer to fasten the fasteners themselves. Moreover, even when fastened with hook-and-loop fasteners, the top and bottom of the back garment may not align evenly and may become misaligned, resulting in an unsightly appearance after wearing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To solve the above-mentioned problems, this invention features a kimono body 1 consisting of left and right front panels 2, 3, left and right front panels 4, 5, and left and right back panels 8, 9, in which the left front panel 2 is sewn onto the right front panel 3 with the collar open, and the hem is overlapped in a way that allows it to be opened and closed, and the central part of the joint between the left and right back panels 8, 9 at the back is formed to be openable and closable by a slide fastener 10, forming a loop shape that surrounds the waist, and the separated edges on the left and right are closed together to be attached to the waist, and a simulated obi knot 25 that is detachably attached to the back of the obi body 20. Furthermore, the kimono body 1, which consists of left and right front panels 2 and 3, left and right front panels 4 and 5, and left and right back panels 8 and 9, is characterized in that the left front panel 2 is sewn onto the right front panel 3 with the collar open, and the hem is overlapped in a way that allows it to be opened. The central part of the seam between the left and right back panels 8 and 9 on the back, and the central part of the back of the left and right main collar panels 6 and 7 which are sewn together with the back panels 8 and 9 are formed to be openable and closable by a slide fastener 10. The obi body 20 is formed in a loop shape that surrounds the waist, and the separated edges on the left and right are closed together and attached to the waist. The obi body 20 is characterized in that it is equipped with a simulated obi knot 25 that can be detachably attached to the back of the obi body 20. The kimono itself (1) can be constructed in a style resembling a dress. The waist area of ​​the kimono body 1 can be constructed by sewing on an ohashori portion 11. In the kimono body 1, a sleeve opening 12 is formed by cutting out the seam at the base of the sleeves of the front panels 2, 3 and the back panels 8, 9. Tubular sleeve pieces 13, 14 that cover the arms are connected to this sleeve opening 12, and these sleeve pieces 13, 14 themselves can be integrated with the kimono body 1 by sewing the base of the sleeve cap portion to the upper edge of the sleeve opening 12 of the kimono body 1. The sleeve pieces 13 and 14 hang down from the upper part, the sleeve cap, by a predetermined vertical length in the front and back directions. The armhole and cuff on the kimono body 1 are open from the upper edge to the lower edge, and a pleated sleeve ornament piece 15 can be attached to the cuff. The band 20 is separated into left and right sections so that it can be opened and closed, and can be configured to include a closing means 21 that closes the separated edges together, and an expandable / contractible section 23 that elastically expands and contracts the band 20 itself.

[0009] In the kimono according to this invention, which is constructed as described above, the kimono body 1 itself is made in the style of a dress, so that the wearer can put it on themselves in the same way as putting on a dress, and the obi body 20 is wrapped around the waist and closed with the closing means 21, and the simulated obi knot body 25 is attached to the back of the obi body 20, thereby making it appear as if the kimono is being worn. The kimono body 1 is constructed by sewing the left front panel 2 onto the right front panel 3 and overlapping them, with the hem being overlapped in a way that allows it to be opened. This eliminates the need for troublesome front fastening work, does not hinder the wearer's various physical movements after putting it on, and does not cause it to come undone or become disheveled. The sleeve pieces 13 and 14, which are connected to the sleeve openings 12 of the kimono body 1, are lightweight, which facilitates arm movement, and their pleated sleeve decorative pieces 15 make the movement of the sleeve pieces 13 and 14 themselves even more elegant. The ohashori portion 11 is sewn to the waist of the kimono body 1, so it does not come undone even with the wearer's body movements, and the obi body 20 surrounding the ohashori portion 11 gives the impression that it is holding the ohashori portion 11 in place, so it does not look unnatural as a kimono. The obi body 20 is loop-shaped and can be closed by the closing means 21, allowing the wearer to fasten and secure it themselves after putting on the kimono body 1. Furthermore, the elastic part 23 expands and contracts to follow body movements, without hindering body movement. The simulated obi knot body 25 is integrated with the obi body 20 by fastening it to the obi body 20, thereby realizing a predetermined obi knot shape on the wearer's back. Moreover, it can be attached by the wearer themselves without requiring the troublesome process of tying an obi, allowing them to enjoy various obi knot shapes. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] As described above, this invention is constructed in such a way that the wearer can put on the kimono body 1, which is constructed in a one-piece style, and the way it is put on is such that the left front panel 2 is sewn together with the right front panel 3 overlapping it, so the appearance is no different from that of a kimono. Furthermore, the appearance of a kimono can be made to be the same as conventional ones by attaching the obi body 20, which is worn around the waist, and the mock obi knot 25 which is attached to the obi body 20.

[0011] In other words, in this invention, the kimono body 1, which consists of left and right front panels 2, 3, left and right front panels 4, 5, and left and right back panels 8, 9, is sewn together with the left front panel 2 overlapping the right front panel 3 with the collar open, and the hem is overlapped in a way that allows it to be opened. The central part of the seam between the left and right back panels 8, 9 on the back, and the central part of the back of the main collar panels 6, 7 are formed to be openable and closable by a slide fastener 10. The waist area is formed in a loop shape that surrounds the waist, and the left and right separated edges are closed together to form a belt body 20, and a belt-like belt knot 25 is attached to the back of the belt body 20 in a way that allows it to be detachably attached.

[0012] Furthermore, the entire back of the kimono body 1, including the central part of the back panels 8 and 9 on the left and right sides of the back, can be opened and closed using the slide fasteners 10, or the central part of the back of the collar sections 6 and 7. This makes it extremely easy to put on and take off the kimono body 1, allowing young people unfamiliar with wearing kimonos or foreigners visiting Japan (inbound tourists) to handle it easily without needing assistance from others, making it suitable as a souvenir for overseas.

[0013] The kimono body 1 is constructed by overlapping and sewing the left front panel 2 onto the right front panel 3, eliminating the need for women to adjust the overlap of the collar to ensure the left side is on top when wearing a kimono. Furthermore, the hem is simply overlapped and can be opened, so after wearing, it does not hinder the wearer's various physical movements, does not become disheveled, and does not come undone even when walking or moving one's feet.

[0014] The sleeve openings 12 through which the arms emerge from the kimono body 1 are connected to tubular sleeve pieces 13 and 14. Furthermore, these sleeve pieces 13 and 14 can be made lightweight, making arm movement easier. In addition, the pleated sleeve ornament pieces 15 attached to the cuffs make the movement of the sleeve pieces 13 and 14 themselves even more elegant, resulting in graceful movement.

[0015] The ohashori portion 11 is sewn to the waist of the kimono body 1, so it does not shift or lose its shape even with the wearer's body movements while wearing it. Furthermore, because it is integrated with the obi body 20 that surrounds and attaches to the ohashori portion 11, it gives the impression that the ohashori portion 11 is firmly held in place, giving the kimono an elegant appearance without causing any discomfort.

[0016] The belt body 20 is loop-shaped and attached around the wearer's waist by a closing mechanism 21 that fastens the separated edges on the left and right sides together. After putting on the kimono body 1, the wearer can fasten and secure it themselves like a belt. Furthermore, the elastic part 23 provided on the belt body 20 expands and contracts to follow the wearer's movements, so it does not hinder physical movements such as standing or sitting, and does not put undue strain on the wearer even if the waist temporarily bulges during meals.

[0017] The simulated obi knot body 25 can be integrated with the obi body 20 by fastening it to the obi body 20, and various types of obi knots can be realized on the wearer's back by pre-configured predetermined obi knot shapes. It can also be attached by the wearer themselves without the need for troublesome obi knotting work, so various types of obi knots can be enjoyed without any hassle.

[0018] In particular, this design eliminates the need for undergarments and other accessories typically required when wearing a kimono. For example, foreigners can wear it by themselves even after returning to their home countries, making it even more interesting and enjoyable, while also contributing to a better understanding of Japanese kimono culture. Moreover, because this design allows foreigners to wear the kimono by themselves, it can be uploaded to online shopping sites and distributed overseas. Since it can be easily worn after purchase, it expands sales channels globally, greatly contributing to a wider understanding of kimono culture among people around the world.

[0019] The reference signs appended to each of the sections of the means for solving the above problems and the effects of the invention are provided to facilitate reference to the respective parts of the configuration shown in the drawings. This invention is not limited to the structure, shape, etc. shown by these descriptions, reference signs in the drawings, and the like.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing an outline of one form for implementing this invention. [Figure 2] It is also an exploded perspective view. [Figure 3] It is also a rear view of the kimono body including a partially enlarged view. [Figure 4] It is also an exploded perspective view of the kimono body. [Figure 5] It is also an exploded perspective view of an example of the belt. [Figure 6] It is also a perspective view of another example of the belt. [Figure 7] It also shows another embodiment, where (A) is a perspective view of the main part and (B) is a rear view of the main part.

Embodiments for Implementing the Invention

[0021] Hereinafter, referring to the drawings, one form for implementing this invention will be described. In the figure, the reference sign 1 is the kimono body. This kimono body 1 is configured in a form that becomes the kimono aspect after wearing, and the entire part from the collar part to the hem part is integrally formed without being divided into an upper garment and a lower garment.

[0022] The front of the kimono body 1 includes left and right front body parts 2 and 3 that form the front. In these left and right front body parts 2 and 3, together with the left and right obi parts 4 and 5 sewn to the front edges of the front body parts 2 and 3, the main collar parts 6 and 7 are on the left front, and the left front body part 2 is overlapped and sewn on the right front body part 3, and is also overlapped and integrally sewn on the back body parts 8 and 9.

[0023] Furthermore, the back of the kimono body 1 is comprised of left and right back panels 8 and 9 that form the back. These left and right back panels 8 and 9 are sewn together with the left and right front panels 2 and 3 at the seams, and the overall shape from the collar to the hem is tubular. The main collar sections 6 and 7 can also be separated into left and right sections at the center of the back, corresponding to the seams of the left and right back panels 8 and 9 (see Figure 3).

[0024] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the central seam at the back of the left and right back panels 8 and 9, and the central separation at the back of the main collar sections 6 and 7 are slid open and closed by a slide fastener 10 that is continuously provided between them, and the seams at the hem are sewn together.

[0025] In this type of kimono body 1, the overlapping collar sections 6 and 7 are sewn together to form a single integrated structure, while the left and right front panels 4 and 5 that form the hem are overlapping but not sewn together, allowing the hem to be opened and closed when the garment is being worn. In other words, the kimono body 1 maintains the appearance of a kimono when worn, and even when the collar sections 6 and 7 are formed by opening and closing the back with a slide fastener 10, the entire kimono body 1, including the collar sections 6 and 7, is constructed in a tubular shape, so to speak, it is made in the style of a Western-style dress.

[0026] Therefore, the kimono body 1 can be pre-configured into multiple patterns to accommodate the wearer's body shape, for example, large, medium, and small, and slim, regular, and large. The fabric used for forming the garment is not limited to silk, but can be any type of fabric used for kimonos.

[0027] In Figures 1 to 4, the main collar portions 6 and 7 are formed, but as shown in Figure 7, it is also possible to create a simplified kimono form by omitting these main collar portions 6 and 7. Similarly, a collar ornament piece 16 that mimics the collar of a juban (undergarment) as it appears when a juban is worn may be sewn in advance to the inside of the main collar portions 6 and 7, or it may be used by tucking it inside the main collar portions 6 and 7 when the garment is worn (see Figure 1).

[0028] Furthermore, the waist area of ​​the kimono body 1 is provided with an ohashori section 11, which is created by folding and sewing the waist area of ​​the kimono body 1 itself, or by sewing a pleated section with the same pattern and design as the kimono body 1 to surround it. This ohashori section 11 maintains an integral relationship with the various patterns and designs formed on the kimono body 1, together with the kimono body 1. Also, when this ohashori section 11 is sewn on as a separate component from the kimono body 1, it is possible to make it into a bag-like shape by overlapping the front and back, so as to mimic the actual ohashori that is created when the kimono is tucked up during dressing.

[0029] The slide fastener 10 is provided along the vertical direction in the center of the back, where the back panels 8 and 9 meet, so that when opened, it has an opening large enough to put on the kimono body 1 by covering the head from the hem or by inserting the legs from the collar and pulling it up.

[0030] Sleeve openings 12 are formed on the upper left and right sides of the kimono body 1. These sleeve openings 12 are cut out in a circular shape at the seams of the sleeve bases of the front panels 2 and 3 and the back panels 8 and 9, and are sized to allow the wearer's arms to extend outwards from the inside of the kimono body 1. Two folded sleeve pieces 13 and 14 that cover the arms are connected to the sleeve openings 12, and these sleeve pieces 13 and 14 are integrated with the kimono body 1 by sewing the base of the sleeve cap portion to the upper edge of the sleeve opening 12 on the kimono body 1.

[0031] These sleeve pieces 13 and 14 hang down from the upper part, the sleeve cap, by a predetermined vertical length, and the armhole and cuff on the kimono body 1 are open from the upper edge to the lower edge. The vertical length of the sleeve pieces 13 and 14 themselves is set appropriately for a furisode (long-sleeved kimono), and by making them into so-called large furisode, medium furisode, small furisode, etc., the length is set appropriately according to the wearer's age and other factors.

[0032] As shown in the illustration, these sleeve pieces 13 and 14 are folded in half at their upper edges and hang down, with their lower ends open. This allows them to sway greatly with the wearer's arm movements, making the movement even more graceful. Of course, the lower edges of the sleeve pieces 13 and 14 may also be closed, forming them into a tubular shape, and either configuration is acceptable.

[0033] Furthermore, pleated sleeve decorative pieces 15 are attached to the cuffs of the sleeve pieces 13 and 14 (including the lower edge when it is open). These sleeve decorative pieces 15 are made of, for example, a wide, thin fabric and can be made of plain white fabric, different from the pattern on the main body of the kimono 1, to serve as an accent to the main body of the kimono 1. Of course, these sleeve decorative pieces 15 are not limited to white fabric; they can be made of thin fabric of various colors, and they are not limited to being patternless; they can also be decorated with various patterns.

[0034] A loop-shaped sash 20 is detachably attached to the kimono body 1, for example, the ohashori portion 11, surrounding the waist area of ​​the kimono body 1. This sash 20 is formed to have, for example, the length of the wearer's waist and a predetermined width, and comprises, for example, a closing means 21 that closes at the front, and an elastic stretchable part 23, for example made of rubber, that allows the sash 20 itself to stretch and contract elastically.

[0035] The band 20 itself is formed from a commonly used band material and is separated into left and right sections so that it can be opened and closed at the front, and these separated edges can be closed together by the closing means 21. The closing means 21 joins the overlapping left and right edges together, for example, by a male-female interlocking hook, or by a hook-and-loop fastener or the like. Alternatively, as shown in the figure, it can be composed of a band ornament 22 that is positioned across the left and right edges and is joined or separated at the central part. This band ornament 22 has, for example, a hook on one side and a ring on the other side that engages with this hook at the joining part, and this band ornament 22 is formed from various designed metal or other materials so that it can decorate the front of the band 20 when it is joined together.

[0036] The expandable section 23 is, for example, housed in the central part of the back of the belt 20, and is arranged as a pair of strip-shaped rubber belts of a predetermined width, as shown in the figure, but is not limited to this. This expandable section 23 allows for adjustment to accommodate the wearer's waist circumference, and also follows changes in waist circumference due to body movements such as sitting and standing, and hunger and fullness, so as to maintain comfort without burdening the wearer.

[0037] Furthermore, a simulated obi knot body 25 is detachably attached to the back of the obi body 20. This simulated obi knot body 25 comprises an obi knot body 26 that is pre-tied into the shape of an obi knot such as a standing bunko knot, arrow knot, flower knot, old butterfly knot, swollen sparrow knot, drum knot, corner knot, or other obi knots, and a locking body (hook) 27 that is formed, for example, in an inverted U shape to lock onto the obi body 20. The simulated obi knot body 25 is usually formed with the same pattern and design as the obi body 20. The locking body 27 is made to be no wider than the width of the simulated obi knot body 25, and it is desirable that it be concealed and not visible when it is locked and supported on the back of the obi body 20 by the locking body 27.

[0038] The simulated obi knot body 25 is pre-formed in various obi knot shapes as described above, and it is desirable that when it is attached to the obi body 20 and combined, it has a height that can conceal the wearer's buttocks. This, combined with the fact that the ohashori portion 11 is sewn integrally with the kimono body 1, allows the appearance of the back to be maintained in the same way as when the garment is worn, even with the wearer's physical movements such as sitting and standing, reducing the disorder of the garment and allowing the elegance of the kimono to be maintained for a longer period.

[0039] Furthermore, by surrounding and securing the obi body 20 with the obi-jime cord 24 inserted through the simulated obi knot 25, the integration of the obi knot 25 and the obi body 20 can be achieved, further improving the stability of the simulated obi knot 25 when worn.

[0040] Next, an example of how to use the embodiment described above will be explained. The kimono according to this invention can be worn by putting the kimono body 1 into the collar part of the kimono body 1 from the feet or putting it over the head, just like wearing a dress when wearing Western clothing. The arms are taken out from the armholes 12 of the kimono body 1 and passed through the sleeve pieces 12 and 13, and the slide fastener 10 on the back is operated to close them. Then the obi body 20 is wrapped around the ohashori part 11 at the waist and closed with the closing means 21, and the obi decoration body 22 is attached to the back of the obi body 20 to put it on. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] 1…Kimono 2…Left front panel 3…Right front panel 4…Left front panel 5... Right front panel 6…Left main collar part 7...Right main collar part 8... Left rear view 9…Right rear view is perfect 10... Slide fastener 11... The Ohashori Club 12... Sleeve cutout 13…Left sleeve piece 14...Right sleeve piece 15…Sleeve ornament piece 16… Collar ornament piece 20…Band 21... Closing method 22…Band ornament 23…Extendable part 24... Obi sash cord 25…Simulated obi knot 26… The main body of the obi knot 27… Locking mechanism

Claims

1. A kimono characterized by comprising a kimono body consisting of left and right front panels, left and right overlapping sections, and left and right back panels, wherein the left front panel is sewn onto the right front panel with the collar open, the hem is overlapped in a way that allows it to be opened and closed, the central part of the seam between the left and right back panels at the back is formed to open and close with a slide fastener, forming a loop shape that surrounds the waist, a belt body that is attached to the waist by closing the separated edges on the left and right sides together, and a mock belt knot that is detachably attached to the back of this belt body.

2. A kimono characterized by comprising a kimono body consisting of left and right front panels, left and right overlapping sections, and left and right back panels, wherein the left front panel is sewn onto the right front panel with the collar section open, and the hem is overlapped in a way that allows it to be opened, and the central part of the seam between the left and right back panels on the back, and the central part of the back of the left and right main collar sections which are sewn together with the back panels are formed to be opened and closed by a slide fastener, forming a loop shape that surrounds the waist, and a belt body that is attached to the waist by closing the separated edges on the left and right sides together, and a mock belt knot that is detachably attached to the back of this belt body.

3. The kimono according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the kimono itself is made in the style of a one-piece dress.

4. The kimono according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the waist portion of the kimono body is sewn together to form the ohashori portion.

5. The kimono according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the kimono body has a sleeve opening formed by cutting out a section at the seam of the sleeve base of the front and back panels, and a sleeve piece that covers the arm is connected to this sleeve opening, and the base of the sleeve cap portion of the sleeve piece is sewn to the upper edge of the sleeve opening of the kimono body, thereby integrating it with the kimono body.

6. The kimono according to claim 5, wherein the sleeve piece hangs down from the upper part, the sleeve cap, by a predetermined vertical length in the front and back directions, the armhole and cuff on the kimono body side are open from the upper edge to the lower edge, and a pleated sleeve ornament is attached to the cuff.

7. The kimono according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the obi body is separated into left and right sections so as to be able to open and close, and comprises a closing means for closing the separated edges together, and an expandable part for elastically expanding and contracting the obi body itself.

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