Kimono Lessons
Learn the art, history, and hands-on techniques of kimono from the comfort of your home.
Men’s Kimono Dressing
(90 min)
Learn how to dress yourself in a traditional men's kimono – whether it's for a ceremony, cultural event, or your personal interest. We'll go step-by-step through juban, kimono, and obi tying, with tips on posture, symmetry, and common mistakes.
Bring: Men's kimono, juban (undergarment), koshihimo (waist ties), datejime, and obi.
90 Minutes: 90 USD/€
Additional Classes:
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Dressing Others for Men (90 min)
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Ideal for partners, photographers, or stylists learning formal and casual men's kitsuke.
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90 Minutes: 90 USD/€
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Men’s Obi Only (60 min)
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Perfect your obi tying — from casual Kai no Kuchi style to formal Hakama musubi.
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60 Minutes: 60 USD/€
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Hakama & Haori Special (90 min)
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Combining hakama and haori styling for ceremonies and formal occasions.
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90 Minutes: 90 USD/€
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Women’s Programs
Learn how to dress yourself in a standard women's kimono – from juban (undergarment) to finishing the obi. We’ll cover essential techniques for creating the desired silhouette, understanding body positioning, and using padding to enhance proportions. You’ll also learn tricks to dress more efficiently and comfortably.
Bring: Kimono, juban, 2–3 koshihimo (ties), datejime, obi (Nagoya or hanhaba), obimakura, obijime, and padding (towels or pads for waist shaping).
90 Minutes: 90 USD/€
Additional Classes:
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Women’s Dressing Others (90 min)
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Learn to dress someone else in both casual and semi-formal kimono styles.
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90 Minutes: 90 USD/€
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Women’s Obi Only (60 min)
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Focused obi-tying practice – basic to elegant styles like O-Taiko, Bunko Musubi, etc.
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60 Minutes: 60 USD/€
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Children’s Kimono
Gentle guidance for dressing the smallest wearers with care and respect.
Kimono and yukata for children are charming and playful – but they also require a mindful approach to ensure the little ones feel comfortable and free. In these lessons, you’ll learn how to adapt the dressing process to a child’s size, body dynamics, and temperament.
Lessons are adaptable for children aged 2 to 10. Teens (11+) are welcome to join adult beginner sessions.
Kids’ Yukata Dressing (60 min)
Learn how to dress a child in a simple cotton yukata – perfect for summer festivals, family photos, or cultural days at school.
Bring: Child’s yukata, 1–2 koshihimo (ties), hanhaba obi (or simple child’s obi), optional underlayer like a tank top and shorts. A child model is ideal, or a doll/dress form.
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60 Minutes: 60 USD/€
Kids’ Kimono Dressing (90 min)
A deeper dive into dressing children in full kimono (typically for Shichi-Go-San, New Year, or ceremonies). We’ll go over how to layer correctly, use padding gently, tie an age-appropriate obi, and create a formal but child-friendly silhouette.
Bring: Child’s kimono, juban, 2–3 koshihimo, datejime (if used), child’s obi, accessories (if any), and preferably a child or mannequin to practice on.
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90 Minutes: 90 USD/€
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1 hr 30 min
90 euros