Summer items
A Carefully Curated Selection of Cool Summer Kimono
Summer kimono allow you to enjoy a light and breezy look unique to the hot season. At Yukinowa, we carefully select and offer pre-owned and recycled summer kimono, featuring distinctive materials and weaves such as Ro, Sha, linen, and summer tsumugi.
Please choose your favorite piece by comparing the unique characteristics of each, including their transparency, texture, colors, patterns, and suitable occasions.
What is a Summer Kimono?
Summer kimono are garments designed with special attention to tailoring, materials, and weaving to suit the hot season. There are many types, such as those like Ro or Sha that offer the pleasure of transparency, those like linen that provide a crisp, cool feel, and tsumugi woven specifically for summer.
The appropriate time and occasion for wearing them depend on the local climate, the type of kimono, and the material. Please choose according to the season and your intended use.
Types of Summer Kimono
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Ro:
Characterized by regular gaps in the weave, providing a cool, transparent look. Depending on the type and pattern, it is used for a wide range of occasions, from summer outings to formal attire.
View Ro Kimono
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Sha:
A lightweight, transparent fabric that allows you to enjoy a cool, summer-like silhouette.
View Sha Kimono
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Linen (Asa):
A representative natural material used for summer kimono, known for its crisp and cool texture.
View Linen Kimono
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Summer Tsumugi:
Tsumugi woven for the summer season, offering the unique texture of tsumugi combined with a seasonal look.
View Summer Tsumugi Kimono
Obi and Nagajuban for Summer Outfits
By pairing your summer kimono with seasonal obi and nagajuban (undergarments), you can enjoy a cool and cohesive look.
