下町風俗資料館（３）

折り紙

This is Origami.

It is the art of folding paper. A piece of colored paper is folded to form the shape of birds, animals, flowers and many other things. We never use scissors or paste.

One of the most popular forms of Origami is that of a crane. The crane symbolizes long life.

三味線

This is a Shamisen.

It is like a guitar. The body is covered with cat skin.

箒

This is a broom.

A witch does not ride on the broom.

着物

This is kimono.

Kimono is a Japanese traditional costume. Today most women wear kimono mainly for social and ceremonial events such as weddings. They also wear kimono when performing certain traditional cultural arts.

The material and design of women's kimono differ with the season, occasion and the wearer's age.

The most informal kind of kimono is yukata. It is worn on summer evenings.

The most formal kimono for young ladies is furisode. It is a very colorful and expensive kimono. It is worn on ceremonial occasions.

帯

This is an obi or sash.

It is used to tie a kimono. Like kimono, the color and design of an obi differ with the season, the occasion and the age of the wearer.

The most important part of an obi is the knot made in the back. There are　many decorative ways of making a knot. This is a shape of a butterfly with the knot.

着物の着方

This is very important information when wearing kimono.

The left side of the kimono is lapped over the right in front.

The opposite is done only when dressing a body for burial.

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