Yukata ～ the summer casual kimono ～

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The yukata is a casual light cotton kimono for wearing in summer. Today, these kimonos are mainly worn to the traditional Bon-Odori and summer festivals. The name yukata comes from the word “yu”(bath) and “katabira”(under clothing). in the Heian era, court nobels wore linen “yukata” whichwere draped loosely after taking a bath. The yukata was later also worn by the public when public bath became a popular recreation in Japan. The yuklata is widely worn as a casual wear in summer, as well as in festivals.