The kimono きもの/着物 "thing to wear" – from the verb kiru 着る. Basically, in Japanese it simply means clothes. It became the word for traditional Japanese garment during the Heian period (794-1195), and the national costume of Japan. Kimonos are usually worn for formal occasions, traditional festivals or ceremonies.
There are different type of "kimonos" which tend to be less formal for example: Hantens (winter coat), Yukata (summer kimonos) or Happis (shop keepers, workers uniform). We offer a variety of vintage Japanese kimonos and hantens, be sure to check them out here.