Traditional Japanese clothing of a kimono resembles an oriental robe, however, when drawing it, one should take into account some of the nuances characteristic of Japanese culture, otherwise the drawing may not only turn out to be unreliable, but also cause bewilderment among the carriers of this culture.
Instructions
Step 1
Draw a T-shaped robe with wide sleeves. Choose the length of the kimono yourself, but remember that Japanese geisha wear clothes that cover the ankles, and for men, the length of the kimono can be from mid-thigh to knee. Reflect in the drawing that the width of the sleeve is much greater than the thickness of the person's hand, the hole for the hand is less than the height of the sleeve, it is sewn along the edge. The length of the sleeves can be different - they either completely cover the arms, or bare them from the elbow joint. If you are following the classic kimono choices, sketch the sleeves up to the wrists. Draw wide cuffs along the edge of the sleeve.
Step 2
An important nuance in drawing a kimono is its smell. Remember that the Japanese kimono for both women and men is wrapped strictly to the right. Reflect this in your drawing. The kimono, wrapped to the left, is used only during funeral processions, so the incorrect design may surprise connoisseurs of Japanese clothing.
Step 3
The Japanese do not use buttons or buttons in traditional clothing. Draw a wide obi that secures the garment to the body. Inside, under the fabrics, there are ribbons that tie the scent area. In Japanese culture, it is not customary to emphasize the bulges of the body, Japanese clothes emphasize evenness and flatness, so you should not draw an overly lush bust of the model.
Step 4
When choosing a kimono color scheme, remember that the Japanese adhere to the following rules for choosing a shade and pattern depending on the season. In spring they wear kimonos with blossoming sakura flowers and butterflies, in summer they prefer images of streams and mountain peaks, in autumn they wear golden maple and oak leaves, and traditional winter designs are bamboo and pine stems on fabric. Place the pattern over the hem and sleeves of the kimono. Also consider the fact that at the end of the first millennium AD, the Japanese wore five to ten thinnest kimonos at a time, if your drawing belongs to this period, reflect this fact in the drawing. Currently, only one kimono is worn.
