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History of the Kimono
URL: http://web.mit.edu/jpnet/kimono/

Description:
This colorful site covers the development of the traditional Japanese garment from the primitive Jomon period of early history (before 300 A.D), to the Edo period (1601-1867 A.D.). Many graphics display the styles and features of men's, women's, and children's kimonos.

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Costume -- History
Costume -- Japan
Kimonos

LII Database Information:
Record 8885 created by Shannon Lucas on 12/18/1999
Last modification on 03/06/2004
Published: 12/18/1999  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/8885