The History of the Kimono

To celebrate the launch of our latest set of Original Stitch Japanese kimono shirts, here's a short backgrounder on the history of the Kimono (hint: they're not just for tea ceremonies). Kimonos are the traditional garb of Japan, worn by both men and women from all walks of life. Warriors, courtesans, royalty, and peasants all wore the Kimono as their day to day clothing until the late 1860's. Click here for a 10% discount on one of our beautiful Kimono shirts. Just use KIMONO10 at checkout. Kimono color schemes carried meanings and were often indicative of social classes & clans. Samurai in the Edo (1603-1868) period even wore Kimonos that had the colors of their lord's houses into battle. The Original Stitch Kimono Collection is inspired by the craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into making a traditional Japanese Kimono. That's why we've hired the best tailors and sourced the most striking & unique Japanese kimono fabrics we could find. Get a 10% discount, unleash your inner samurai, and design your own here.* *Katana not included.    Browse Kimono Collection > Offer expires 12/03/2016 23:55 PST     Original Stitch 101 California Street San Francisco, CA 94111