How to fold a kimono

[@salvadoreangatita6354]

Thank you, just got my kimono and I wanted to fold it properly. The instructions you give a clear and simple😊

[@Cruznick06]

Thank you for showing how to fold the top of the collar! I own a lot of old vintage kimono that are damaged (moth holes, staining, dye transfer, sun bleaching). While many are eventually going to be disassembled and their fabric reused I want to store them nicely until that time comes. Plus I DO have four in very good condition (one is like new!) and those must be stored correctly. A tip for long storage (say about a year, I try to air them out at least once) to prevent dye transfer: place folded sheets of acid free tissue paper where highly contrasting colors of fabric meet when folded.

[@СаваннаДавидовнаЮоить]

Thank you! Folding my collection is always a daunting task but you break it down so well and easy to understand! Thanks a bunch!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Саванна Давидовна Юоить Thanks for the comment! Glad you like it ❤️

[@zyavaranah5471]

Got my first houmongi and this video saved me :D Hope to complete a set in a few months and then coming to you to get some lessons. Thank you!

[@expatnewfie]

I really like that you zoomed in on the collar part. That was so helpful. Thank you

[@planetvideocesena3054]

Thank you, finally learned how to fold a kimono. I admire you for being a kimono teacher!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

thank you! That's so sweet!!

[@brendabitgood3590]

Thanks for this great video. Refolded all my yukata and kimonos.

[@irenemiller9958]

I just got my first kimono; I'm SO EXCITED!!! Still haven't figured out how to put it on, but I do appreciate learning how to fold it properly! Thank you so much for the video!

[@finom_kifli6644]

I really want to get one too one day ^^ May I ask where or how did you get your kimono? :D

[@oliviapoole4868]

So useful and easy to follow! おつかれさまでした!!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Olivia Poole thank you! I tried my best to keep it easy 💕

[@mayn7514]

Wow! Thanks for explaining how to fold it in parts. Love how you identified the lines to follow along when folding the cloth.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you so much!!!

[@reikoviolin]

Folding a kimono is so satisfying 😌

[@AafkeArt]

Thanks, best video on how to find a kimono! Especially the tricky collar!

[@florianbrody1877]

After five videos in Japanese, watching yours is a relief - both from language and way of demonstrating

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Aw! Thank you for your sweet comment ❤️

[@florianbrody1877]

@@BillyMatsunaga I will try it tonight. As a warm-up. The real challenge is the Koromo. Juno Cohen of Trealeaf Zendo provided a link on how to fold the Koromo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXnYoaeGpbRpebM. The video is impossible to find when you don't speak Japanese. Thank you for providing the instructions.

[@winnieho6722]

Very detailed instruction, especially for those like me who do not fully understand Japanese. Thank you so much.

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Winnie HO thank you! This is what I’m aiming for with all of my videos 😊

[@deidaraobito]

You could say "theres some food for thought itadakimasu!" Haha its kinda silly but also fun and playful and catchy and a good play on words 😂 honestly i Love your authentic self your videos are so infomative! Thank you!

[@MlleAlpineBlack]

Deeply appreciate and thank you! Love your kimono!!!! *after reading most of the comments* Where the heck can one acquire such a beautiful kimono like yours? The roses give me such art nouveau vibes and the diamond back and white on the inner collar.... oh my goodness dear. Heck, your whole outfit is very enviable and beautifully put together!!! Even the socks 😍

[@finom_kifli6644]

Hello! I'm new on this channel but I hope I can learn more and more about kimonos. I really liked this video!!🥰

[@jessicaalex954]

This helped me very much. Thank you for taking he time to do the video

[@billberinger5704]

Thank you so much for posting this. I absolutely love everything about Japanese culture!

[@idioticbeauty]

This tutorial is extremely helpful. I own a vintage silk weave kimono, and a factory-made yukata, and when folding I noticed so many uneven seams in the yukata. The kimono is handmade and is perfectly symmetrical.

[@RanDom-bk8tt]

Thank you for sharing!! I can finally properly fold my growing collection of kimonos XD Yata!

[@zoukatron]

I just found your channel after taking a couple friends to Japan Matsuri on Sunday. I showed them how to dress in kimono and how to fold them away afterwards... Your folding method is so much more practical than what I've been doing!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you so much! This is probably the most common way to fold a kimono. There are of course so much more... What folding method did you use?

[@finafinajay]

Thank you for sharing all the videos for free Billy Sensei, may you recommend the Kimono different types and obi types knowledge videos please? Appreciate it your reply. Thank you so much Fina

[@Kenshin57BillKaulitz]

Really useful! Thank you

[@neffyg35]

Thank you! I just 2 vintages kimono today and that under kimono (sorry I don't know the name) and I wanted to make sure I store them properly. They are so gorgeous.

[@DebbieWeilandGIRLFRIDAY]

Thank you so much for this video. I just got 2 new kimono and needed to remember how to fold them. One of the kimono turned out exactly as yours did but the other one did not. I am pretty sure that it is because the seams did not appear to have been used to fold the kimono previously and now it is crease in an unusual way. I am thinking I will definitely have to take some lessons with you to get my kimono folding and wearing down pat.

[@valeriegirard4798]

Thanks a lot ! Now I Knowles how to fold my kimono ! ❤

[@jamiehuff6164]

Thank you for the video it is very helpful 🙂

[@tiffanytomasino335]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@rainiedam4053]

Thank for a easy to understand video! How do you fold the inner wears of the kimono?

[@chibichan5099]

Thank you I just got my own kimono!! And want to make sure I take care of it! I also love your floral kimono and diamond collar where did you get the collar it’s so cute!

[@sam_m_ar_al]

You're so cute, thanks for the class😊

[@faniaba7414]

thank you, Billy :)

[@jessicaalterauge2054]

After folding it like shown in the Video, I make a roll out of my Yukata, reducing the weight on each fold as well as reducing the space it needs

[@gracielathomen2655]

How do you “hang” or carry amulets on the kimono? I’ve seen in movies or pictures that some geishas carry amulets or pin small handkerchiefs on the waist of their kimonos.

[@siby913]

Thanks for the video👏👏👍😊😉

[@BillyMatsunaga]

thanks for watching!! ありがとう！

[@siby913]

Billy Matsunaga 😉😉😊

[@mayoooketchup]

I just found your video, that is very clear and intimate. thank you so much! おつかれさまでした! How should I store my kimono? The flat way as you show it (I know there are kimono "bags" but I don't have any of those...) or can I fold the kimono one more time to put it in a regular bag?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

When you want to, you can fold it another time. I don't do it, but there are a lot of ppl who do that to store their kimono. :)

[@mayoooketchup]

@@BillyMatsunaga Alright then! I am always afraid to break a rule although I have been told several time that it's somewhat "ok" for foreigners (especially beginners).

[@susanohrstrom6120]

Thank you!

[@addisonclawedeatsalot]

Thank you! I am saved, i had unintentionally unfolded and accidentally wore a kimono and i need to fold it nicely again so that i won't get in trouble lol

[@jenniferkogure3370]

So today, I was practicing putting on my yukata by myself, it didn't go so well 😂 so afterwards I needed to find out how to re-fold it, and I came across this video which was very helpful. Thank you! Do you have any videos about putting on a yukata?

[@jenniferkogure3370]

Nevermind, I scrolled through your channel and found it. I love it! The best and most detailed one that I have found in English! Thank you!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

@@jenniferkogure3370 Hahaha! Saw that you found it! Sorry for the late reply anyway!

[@xristinarose2409]

Ty for sharing this info, i was doing this totally wrong 😅

[@BigSister56]

When I fold the okam over my collar is no the sam length have I done something wrong

[@patrickperry7157]

I like it, I got one, I love it.

[@Chikayo]

Hello and thank you for the video. But how do you fold a child's kimono? I just got my daughter one. Should I told it or hang it?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Thank you for the comment! I planned a few videos about kid's kimono in autumn, because my niece will have a little thing then. Btw, I always recommend hanging kimono, if you are not sure how to fold it, don't want to be bothered with folding it and have space in your closet. ;) But I will definitely make a video about how to fold children's kimono!!

[@jokebus8349]

Very useful! Thank you ;-)

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Joke Bus Anytime ❤️

[@heyyouyayou7933]

Perfect, you kinomore than I.

[@brutanianadrinim8700]

it,s for men ori for women?

[@strbuk]

Billy, I have three furisode kimono and the sleeves are very long, how should I fold those?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Paula Kirsch Hi! You fold them like in this video. Just be careful that when you fold the length in half (last step) that the sleeve inside is folded nicely and doesn’t wrinkle up.

[@carmienabrownthemessyunico3210]

I made a Kimono but I have no idea how to care for it and theJapanese cotton on the collar is turning yellow! what have I done wrong? The Kimono is a formal priests robe Kimono that is blue satin and purple silk inner lining but, I'm giving it to a freind for Christmas. What can I tell them to help them take care of it?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

hi! sorry for the late response (youtube is not notifying of all incoming comments). Anyway, you're mentioning 3 different fabrics in your comment. Cotton: can and should be washed at least once or twice a year. Silk Satin (?) and silk: dry clean only. But I'm not sure what kind of kimono it is, so I can't give you further recommendations without seeing a picture. Feel free to send me some on Instagram (if you still have the kimono available).

[@dot3560]

Is this acceptable folding for every type of kimono? I recently read about よぎだたみ while trying to find out how to protect my 振袖 from color bleeding or sticking to each other. Is there any reason to use よぎだたみ rather than the method you have demonstrated? Also, can you tell me what the name of the paper they use between folds to keep designs from transferring to other silk panels when folding?

[@BillyMatsunaga]

This is the most common way to fold kimono for storage. Of course you could also store your kimono with 夜着畳み when you have enough space to store it that way. I only use it for children's kimono and my 大振袖. I don't think that the paper as any special name. In books it is always referred as "paper". I btw have usual thin paper (close to a tissue) between every layer of my furisode that I folded like in this video. ;)

[@dot3560]

Billy Matsunaga 😊 thank you!

[@keziahpapaya488]

Aaaaand suddenly I have to refold my entire kimono collection 😣

[@МарияПолетаева-ы8щ]

Looks like origami

[@carmienabrownthemessyunico3210]

Face book me Billysan!