History of Ancient Japanese Clothing

Japanese history includes alternating times of isolation and revolutionary influences from the rest of the world. Already in the Jomon period about 14000BC to 300 BC, Japan had a hunter-gatherer lifestyle; waders houses, pit dwelling, and agriculture. Weaving is still unknown and the ancient Japanese clothing from fur. Chinese travelers describe the men with braided hair, tattooing and women with a large, one piece of clothing. "First of all, ancient Japanese clothing consisted of a piece of clothing. An advanced agricultural and militaristic culture defines this period. With 645, Japan rapidly adopted Chinese practices and reorganized its penal code.

The peak period of ancient Japan and its imperial court is 794 to 1185th Warlords and powerful regional families ruled ancient Japan from 1185 to 1333 and the emperor was a figurehead. Several missionaries had also Japan. Ancient Japan readily adopted other cultures and habits, and most of their own culture is lost in these adjustments.

Ancient Japanese clothing was mostly unisex, with differences in color, length and sleeves. Obi-old Japanese woman in the dress would be extended and decorative. Ancient Japanese clothing consisted of mena and women wear thin plates or Haori coat for special occasions such as weddings and celebrations. These are worn over a kimono and tied with strings at the breast.

The most interesting piece of ancient Japanese clothing is the Ju-ni-hito or "twelve layers' adorned by ladies at the imperial court. Princesses still wear it to weddings. Because the shoes are not Japanese people in their homes, tabi worn yet. Wooden shoes worn for centuries in ancient Japan and were known as Geta. Ancient Japanese clothes, shoes and culture slowly return to their popularity with the western world.