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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Bridal Kimono

For the bride: 

Shiromuku 白無垢 - Originally worn at weddings in samurai families, the shiromuku has become one type of wedding kimono worn by brides in Japan. White has symbolized the sun's rays since ancient times, and from the Heian period, pure white bridal kimonos became prized. The shiromuku stands out due to all its parts -- over-robe, under-robe, obi sashi, etc.. -- being pure white. Another reason for the pure white color of the shiromuku is that the bride may "take on the colors of the groom's family she is marrying into". 

Wataboshi 綿帽子 - The wataboshi (bridal kimono hood) is derived from the "katsuki", a hood worn outdoors by married women in samurai families from the Muromachi to Momoyama periods. From the Edo period, this custom was taken up by younger women. Originally worn outdoors to keep away dust and prevent from the cold, the wataboshi now is worn as the equivalent of the bridal veil in Western tradition. Wearing the wataboshi hides the bride's face from all others except for the groom until the end of the wedding ceremony. The white wataboshi is worn only outside with the shiromuku, not with colored wedding kimono or during indoor receptions.

Tsunokakushi 角隠し - Traditional hair piece (wig) in the the "Shimada" style (worn by single women in the Edo period). Usually worn by brides in shiromuku or iro-uchikake kimono. The Japanese term literally means, "hiding horns" and symbolizes the bride will be kind and obedient to the husband. The idea of horns comes from the folk belief that women grow horns and turn into a demon after becoming jealous.  
Hakoseko 筥迫 -  A small pocket case accessory when wearing uchikake kimono, usually made of gold brocade or embroidered cloth. The origin of the  modern Japanese cosmetic case, the hakoseko was traditional used by samurai brides in the Edo period and the contents includes traditional lucky charms such as incense, lip crimson, and a mirror. Originally worn for practical use, it now has a more of a decorative role but is indispensable in traditional Japanese wedding dress.


not mine.credit and source:KYOTO WEDDINGS

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