Hello Autumn! (こんにちは秋)

There are many rules when it comes to wearing kimonos in Japan.  There are specific colour combinations, patterns, types of kimono, obi, juban, and accessories for EVERY season AND month!  The Awase is the type of kimono worn for most of the year (usually from October to May).  It is a lined kimono, so it provides more warmth than the lighter,  hitoe kimono would.  

 Autumn patterns, designs, and motifs include Japanese maple leaves, rabbits, moon-related images, chrysanthemums, coloured leaves and trees, and persimmons.  More specifically autumn flowers are worn from the beginning of September until mid-September, and moon, moon-viewing, rabbit, wild goose, Japanese pampas grass, chestnut, clover, and chrysanthemum motifs can be worn throughout September.  Throughout October, you can wear dragonfly, Japanese pampas grass,  and ginkgo leaf and tree motifs.

Between the first ten days of October and October 24th, it is appropriate to wear chrysanthemum motif designs and patterns.  After October 24th, it is appropriate to wear coloured leaf motif designs and patterns.  Rake, sasanqua flower, persimmon, coloured leaf, fallen leaf, chrysanthemum, small tree, arabesque, and mountain motifs.

Here are the Autumn Colours:

And some of our Autumn Collection of Vintage kimono and obi clutch bags:  To see our full collection visit the Shop or call 07787425869 to make an appointment or zoom.