Let’s Learn about the traditional Japanese kimono dressing culture in Bangkok!
Hello everyone who is watching Super Happy Nerd! I was supposed to be traveling to Osaka now. However, it was not realized due to the influence of Corona, and I was looking for content that I could feel Japan. And when I was reading “WOM” a magazine for Japanese women in Bangkok, I found a Japanese woman wearing a beautiful kimono on the cover and looked it up. I found out that there is a Kimono salon called “Siam Wasou” in Asoke Bangkok which provides wonderful and exciting services even for Thai people. This time, I would like to introduce them.
Kimono rentals are available at “Siam Wasou” run by Ms. Yuka Kishi. Rental Kimono prices start from 4,500 bahts and you can choose from a wide variety of products, including those made of Thai silk and those made of high quality Japanese silk, to suit a variety of uses. Siam Wasou has a Kimono dressing lesson course where you can learn how to wear kimono. Furthermore, you can learn various traditional Japanese manners, such as tea ceremony and how to behave while wearing kimono, in a solemn and beautiful space that makes you feel as if you are in Japan.
Today, we are going to learn about kimono dressing experience and manners when wearing kimono at “Siam Wasou Co.,Ltd”.
At first glance, it may seem like you need to study, but when you’re wearing a kimono, it’s hard just to stand up or sit down.
And, as they say, “A peony when standing, a peony when sitting, and a lily when walking.” they must always be soft, feminine, and beautiful from any angle.
The strong and beautiful impression of Japanese women may have something to do with this cultural background.
1. Standing posture
First of all, you shouldn’t make a sharp point on your body when you stand up while wearing Kimono. The soft and rounded shape is ideal. For that reason, you hold your hands forward as if you are hugging a big tree with both hands. And if you put your hand down under the belt, put your elbows on your body, and put your fingers together, you will have a beautiful standing posture without any horns. Also, the point is to stand straight with your shoulder blades close. This is also same when you stand up.
2. Sitting position
When you sit down, you pull your legs so that you can sit at a certain distance from the green edge of the tatami, and you sit on your knees keeping your back straight. The knees should be spread from the thighs to the tips of the knees to make them the same thickness.
3. Standing
When standing up, stand up with your back straight as described above. The image is like a string tied to the top of the head and pulled. It’s really hard to stand up beautifully and smoothly after sitting on your knees for a while!
4. Correct posture in the sitting position
In a tatami room, Kamiza (upper seat) and Shimoza (lower seat) are fixed. The seat of honor is at the back of the right side of the entrance, but in this lesson, the teacher sits in the center and the students sit on the right or left side. Basically, a half tatami mat is a space for one person. The best position to sit on is the 16 line from the green edge of the tatami mat counting the thin line. Don’t step on this green rim at any time. There are various theories about the reason for this, but according to one theory, this part of the relationship is considered as the same as the host, and it is said that stepping on this part is rude enough to insult or insult the host.
5. Bow (when you are sitting down)
Just like standing and sitting posture, always keep your back and neck straight and keep your fingers together.
6. Bowing (standing type)
Also known as Bowing, there are 3 levels in total.
15 degrees (general greeting)
45 degrees (salute, thanks to the respect people)
90 degrees (saluting the highest respect)
– Put your hand on your front leg Keep your shoulders comfortable without fearing your back straight.
– The curving will be the use of the back and neck as one. I will not break my neck.
– Push the hip area back Keep your back and neck straight.
– Looking at the ground in front or if there is an adult in front, look at your feet while bowing.
Now, you will get a beautiful Bowing posture.