How to Stay Warm in Kimono // A History Bounding Winter Outfit

[@TorchwoodPandP]

Isolate = being alone, like because of Covid; insulate = making sure your house stays warm. You had me confused there for abit 😁 I love your videos!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Lol! I didn’t even notice that mistake (although I should have) thank you!

[@catalhuyuk7]

Me too. Thanks for clarification. I thought I was mishearing.

[@hiwakoo]

It's a german thing 😀 we use the basic form of "isolieren" in both situations

[@JM-wt4bf]

It took me a moment to put two and two together, I thought she was saying that the houses were separate and imagining it, I was like ?! expression because Japanese cities are known to really dense so how can the houses be isolated like she is describing? Then I remembered that one of my old Uni lectures would confuse the two words as well.

[@tylinious]

Isolate technically works lol. You are isolating the inside of your home from the temperature outside, but ya, she meant insulate.

[@anaisabelsantos4661]

It's not only in Japan, portuguese traditional houses tend to be cool in the summer and cold in the winter, sometimes we joke "I'm going to open the fridge to heat the house!"

[@catalhuyuk7]

Oh, thanks for my chuckle for the day. ❤️🇨🇦

[@omomolol9636]

lool- my portuguese mum also says that xD

[@MrsBrit1]

Silk is actually a great insulting layer, so a silk kimono should be fairly toasty, especially when layered up with all the undergarments. Because it's such a lightweight, thin fabric, it seems like it would be cold, but that's not so!

[@jantravis4616]

I love the fashion on Demon Slayer especially Nezuko has that layering kimono and jacket.

[@lenabreijer1311]

Insulating your house helps for the heat also. A well insulated house stays cool. We insulated our attic a few years ago to help reduce our heating costs and it was amazing how that kept the house from heating due to the sun in the summer. I find that adding a anti static slip between the leggings and the skirt layers helps to keep the layers from creeping up between my legs and binding me up due to static.

[@adorabell4253]

Japan is also Very humid and insulation plus humidity is not a good combo. It’s fine if you’re constantly hearing your house and drying it out but there is a reason most tropical and near tropical cultures live in almost totally open homes.

[@ashleya3236]

I enjoy both the kimono info and non-kimono info like the way houses are heated. The way things are done are affected by clothes and vice versa. In sadou, the rote movements make much more sense when you wear kimono. I've also read about the practical history of sashiko and boro. Learning about housing insulation was interesting.

[@habituscraeftig]

😍 I have been slowly compiling information on layered kimono from the Meiji period (back when they had trains with padded hems) so that I can anachronistically use the five-layer seasonal color combinations of kasane no irome from the late Heian period (when sumptuary laws finally limited the number of layers to five). So I've been looking up the seasons for 19th C. kimono layering and 11th/12th C. color layering. But I've never seen an actual person do this! It makes me so very happy. All I ever see is fake layering pieces.

[@DisasterAuntie]

Thank you for the shout-out to hijab/head covering wearers! I've been concerned that my coverings would not look right with kitsuke, and it's lovely to find out I was wrong. Danke sehr!

[@ThisChaoticKnight]

It's fun to see the same historical reasoning across the globe. We did the same here in Europe, with layering and choosing fibers. It was especially fun to see this video since I did a winter one in late december, when we had a ton of snow and cold weather. Aside from normal kimono and juban layers, I went with leggings and a hakama on top for my layers, and then a floor length wool mantle that just blocks all wind and cold so, so well. I was asked if I was cold by someone while I was almost melting away inside a heated museum, and that was without the mantle XD

[@khadijah.510]

As a hijabi girl that borderline obsessively watches your content I love that you shouted us out 18:01

[@hannahgreen681]

This was fun. I cannot stress enough the power of layers. I wear skirts in the winter and usually they are long and I have layers under the outer skirt so I'm completely warm. I love the plaid flannel you chose. Looks comfy. And your silk kimono is just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing these tips and the snow!

[@cristianavadean2349]

It is such a pleasure to watch the videos you make. More layers, and wool seem to be the historical solution for winter everywhere on the globe. :)

[@aloeverahoney9379]

I respect how you speak about the hijab thank you so much

[@AntiIdoloter]

I respect that she doesn't wear a hijab . No more Mahsa Amini

[@Traeonna]

OMG Are you wearing the haori-himo I made?! So, this video came at a good time because it has been SO COLD here in Ohio. I wish my workshop was unpacked because I'd so make a flannel susoyoke. I'm not a fan of leggings under, so I love the layering!

[@michellecornum5856]

This is kind of funny because, like everywhere else, it adds up to, if you are cold, just keep putting on layers until you stop being cold. Good to know. There is nothing magical. Good video.

[@junkabella6324]

Living in Finland, where insulated houses are a norm. I would love to visit Hokkaido, because the weather there is similar! This was such an interesting video! Layers are needed in cold climates :)

[@brigittestach-wolf1206]

Greetings from grey old Berlin/ Germany in the midst of a storm: Love your videos and your colouful Kimonos, as well as your creativity and joyfulness.❤️

[@eristairecrowley8167]

Because of you I am designing clothes in the 60's style mixed with Kimono style. 👘 I love your videos thank you for the inspiration 🥰

[@l.griffin2324]

Thank you for this! My house is *also* built to keep cool in the summer, but that means the unusual cold snap we had recently had me layering up the kimono while it snowed. My attempts were fairly messy, so this guide comes at a perfect time!

[@tylinious]

I love the black and white obi!

[@cnscaevola]

You always look so pretty, and you’re such an inspiration! Here, I’ve been going around in multiple kimono in Iowa because it’s been so cold lately and feeling bad about doing that! I just did it out of desperation for -16C and colder. So, I feel less like a weirdo when I make do with what I have as I either have to make stuff or get it shipped. I love any mention of how people did things when it was everyday wear!

[@ShiningSakura]

do you go around town in kimono or just your home? curious as I live in Utah.

[@alwaysjiji7198]

This is such a cool kimono. It reminds me of the scales of a beta fish. Dunno why but it's absolutely amazing. One of my faves you wear!

[@warl0ch]

I've not experienced a "real" winter with a kimono, but I wore one made of silk with Haori and Hakama in Okinawa on New Years (about 55F/12C) and had no issues with temperature.

[@lauravirgin8796]

I was sweating just watching you layer! Great video. I always wondered about how they used to walk in snow while wearing silk. I just had a tea party where I dressed myself and a friend, and the men froze because we had to have the windows open in winter!

[@ObsessedwithZelda2]

So happy about the Kuzuma Karage thing. I’ve seen art from medieval Europe where women do something similar, and I’ve always thought it was so cool! (Though they seem to feed more of the mid skirt through a belt vs the bottom section in the pics I’ve seen?? But!!)

[@たあ-n8w]

着物を愛してくださってありがとう！これからも楽しく着てください。

[@cicigabel]

Great to know about layering kimonos!It's getting cold in our teahouse and i almost caught cold with the nomal kimono last time when we started Ro and opened the window for air. I will definitely try the 2 layers method. Thank you so much Billy for this delightful video!

[@davushng5054]

So much wonderful and practical information! I’ve been wondering about kimono warm keeping practices whenever I put on the Uniqlo heat tech underwear beneath the juban, since that’s how I survive in kimono as I live in Northern part of the UK. I’ve also been wondering if it’s appropriate to do kozuma karage out of going to toilets, especially when I’m wearing short kimono for hiking. Now I can hike in muddy roads with ease! Thanks for sharing the susoyoke tutorial as well, cuz I’m quite fed up wearing mine with bottom half made of polyester fabric!

[@christinp.7755]

Ich bin, wie du vllt auch, immer wieder darüber verwundert, was allgemein angenommen wird. Ich trage meine Pullover beispielsweise auch zu jeder Jahreszeit. Manchmal trage ich sie so, manchmal über einem Shirt und wenn es kalt ist dann mit mehreren Lagen darunter. Warum sollte das bei einem Kimono oder anderen Kleidungsstücken anders sein? Ich find's super dass du dich jeder Frage mit so viel Engagement annimmst.

[@sazotosanzou4566]

I'm so happy I found your Channel

[@jennglow4647]

Cool 😀

[@angelwings06]

This was so incredibly helpful! It's consistently around 10-20°F (~-12--6°C) where I'm at in the US right now, so walking my dog while wearing kimono has been a freezing. Don't get me wrong, I have been bundling up, just not a well as I could have been, apparently. 😅 This has given me some great ideas and tips that I'll definitely be using. Thanks for sharing! 😁

[@rachelkanode2063]

Very informative! If I recall correctly, aren't wool kimono considered to be more "casual"? Would it be/have been a social faux pas to wear to a fancy event in such cold weather? I often find that my arms and legs get super cold in the winter, but my torso is too hot. Can't wait for the momohiki video! I really like the sleeve-only top worn by Ashitaka in Princess Mononoke and a bit of Googling seems to term it 諸籠手 (morokode) (?). Seems like it would also be a good addition to keep warm!

[@Xia-hu]

I'd be really really cold in japan :o I hate winter. I think Koreans found the perfect balance for their traditional hanok homes to keep it cool in summer and warm in winter: floor heating. I wonder why traditional Japanese homes don't have any kind of heating sources.

[@erinsleathercraftstudio4977]

Billy is such a joy to watch your videos. Always find them so insightful and entertaining. Thank you for creating this channel❤️

[@yzqc]

your hedgehog is so super cute !! ^-^

[@adorabell4253]

My mind understand the need for a cool house but my Russian Canadian lizard brain shudders at the thought of a cold house. Just thinking about it makes me cold.

[@1RyoKami]

Hi Billy, you look gorgeous and it was very informative film :) It is great to watch someone in love with kimono

[@bigfnaffan2445]

OMG U ARE SO COOLLLL I LOVE KIMONOS MY KIMONO IS MY FAV OUTFIT

[@TealCheetah]

I greatly enjoyed this video :)

[@antareslesage5611]

Thank you Billy😊 so many answers to my questions 😃 I love your new plaid fabric susoyoke😍 So interesting once again🥰

[@calliecordoba532]

Really enjoy all your videos and tutorials. How long did it take you to learn japanese and how many years have you lived in Japan? Would love to know your story and how you became involved in your career. 😀

[@almadeckard8360]

Yea! I am glad that you are going to make a pair of momohicki.

[@the_dark_forest]

Now I can't wait till next winter. Another fabulously informative video, thank you so much. Wow that multi-coloured kimono is sensational. Is it vintage/antique or a new kimono? I can't keep my eyes off that fabric 😍😍😍😍😍

[@alwaysjiji7198]

Hey girl haaayy! love your stuff, still haven't caught up on everything but i swear I will. This one answers a question I have had on my mind for a long time but forgot. Thank's for this video. I'm only 2 min in but I know it's a good one

[@dynademerritt5337]

That first yukata is so beautiful, I love butterflies 💚 also, thank you for showing us the layers step by step, I have watched many of your videos trying to decide what garments I would need and others I would not and got all confused, so this helped a lot!!!

[@Hauteclaire1243]

I actually wear a long sleeved cotton shirt underneath to not only cover my arms during cold climate but also to hide my exposed flesh since most kimono are too small Yuki-wise ^^”

[@owlislike]

The shibori kimono you are wearing is absolutely stunning! I have never seen one like it!

[@charliecat5686]

I love that Kimono!!!! It is so incredibly beautiful!

[@nikemko9038]

Thank you! So lovely! I think the coat you made is really good looking!! I need to make one for me! teehee

[@jennyhonda9642]

excellent video, greetings from Melbourne Australia.

[@maganw42]

Arm warmers and gloves with kimono make you toasty warm, except when a breeze tickles your armpits! Brrrr.

[@methepsychic]

I wear hijab. And i sometimes wear my yukata. So, yes. Kimono and yukata is perfect for hijab.

[@yzqc]

Billy

[@samanthaturner1836]

Loved this! Thank you again for another great video :)

[@DannyJane.]

Offering English help: Flannel is pronounced FLAN'-nel. Lovely, fuzzy, warm cotton.

[@CYBERQUEEN01]

i like kimonos, but i´m glad that it took me only 5 min. to dress up in the morning with european wear. XD

[@hinatahyuuga120]

I think it has to do with a alot of vintage and historical kimono that are brought 2nd hand to the US are not kimono but Yukata a majority of the time so they are very thin and meant for summer

[@greenland5313]

I was thinking about this only yesterday. You really did it again 👏👏👏 Thank you for your great content, always so informative and interesting. I love your channel!

[@jamiehuff6164]

Dear Mrs Masunaga I recently wore my kimono for the first time to a party at work sadly I was unable properly my adjust my collar back a little due to my disability I have mild cerebral palsy I sincerely hope that I have not disrespected you and the culture because of it thanks for the great videos ☺️💕🌹

[@Kairi98503]

Yeah I would need a guide on how to stay cool in kimono because I tend to over heat like crazy whenever I wear mine and avoid them in summer because of it lol

[@pairaka984]

Oh! I saw these outfits when you posted them to IG and was hoping you would do a video on it. 😀

[@sds4846]

That's very interesting! I'd like to try layering up a bit!

[@savannahhandmade9583]

hi billy!! i wanted to mention i referenced some of your videos for my video where i make a haori style garment💕 thank you for the great videos

[@mspatti]

Lovely and interesting.

[@the_unknown_gardener]

I love your sewing tutorials!!

[@lucieyoo5662]

Very helpful video! Thanks for sharing! I have a question: if you wear pants underneath, when you go to the bathroom, you have to pull them down, how to avoid messing up the obi or loosening the koshihimo?

[@em_zone]

I loved this video!

[@carmenm.4091]

What a nice and interesting channel you’ve got. So happy I found you 😄

[@Cherubi-chan]

Really nice video on winter outfit ^_^ Unfortunately I feel hot just thinking about all those layers ^^;; Central heating is usually very good but kimono are hot. It's so common to get comments on if I'm cold in a kimono and I'll try to explain that I'd be happier with outside temperatures :P Therefore, I'll try to concentrate on the outer layers more :) Thank you for including those! Also, your pictures outside were super cute!

[@kokujinkimono2658]

Amazing vidéo as always😍👏😊!!

[@rachellee.9389]

I was o.k. once I figured out that isolate meant to insulate. I was wondering how one isolates their living quarters in one of the most heavily populated islands in the world,

[@Hipponotapus]

I’ve been trying so hard to find out what that shitagi layer is called and what they looked like! I always assumed they had to be dounuki kimono. The fact it’s just a normal kimono is great and makes me want to try this in mens kitsuke. I live in Canada and it gets so cold here. The way the kimono drapes and the fullness of it looks so historical and antique. It looks completely different from just adding the fake eri underneath.

[@juliemcleod1119]

Your cape like coat is a dream, did your design it or is there a pattern out there..

[@connormelton1635]

"小褄からげ" is a term I've been looking for for ages...the style is pretty ubiquitous in ukiyo-e but I could never find out what it's called!

[@flippha]

I would be interested in how this would be done for men. You just mention there are differences, but where are they?

[@mariadurneva6698]

Hello.. I love your channel.. I have a ?. In April I am going to Cherry blossom festival in Washington DC and I am gonna wear my kimono. I was wondering what is an appropriate style of obi should I wear and how to tie it? Thank you

[@JM-wt4bf]

Do the tucks make it flare out slightly like in a western dress?

[@plastic8570]

Imagine taking all those layers to go to the bathroom

[@mariurbdan3680]

Hi Billy, refreshing about winter, very long and hot in Melbourne. I am need of help for names of kimono lining parts, one only I know hakkake, Please help

[@originalkingdomhearts]

What is that cloth you have wrapped around your chest?

[@martyquinn_6784]

In the past, what fibes were common in Japan ?

[@darkrainskiss]

Where can I find a kimono sewing pattern? :0

[@zerosix042013]

But how does this work going to the bathroom 👀

[@rebekahlarsen7691]

How would you layer if you were wearing mompe or hakama? Would it be the same or would you just wear more momohiki layer instead of susoyoke?

[@zacrysyap]

im curious what kind of fabrics to use in summer .. that season here is really hot

[@Cherubi-chan]

The fabrics might for the most part be the same, but the weave changes to add ventilation. Also there is linen and I think maybe light wool. You can check out Billy's video "All about Summer Kimono and Yukata": kzbin.info/www/bejne/pombfYulq8hmkNU

[@601salsa]

Question..... where can I find a pattern for the kimono?

[@tylinious]

You can always put more clothes on, you can only take off so much. I went in the summer and its was soooo hot. Ick.

[@alfea18]

How do you pee with all those layers AND the pants? 😅😅😅

[@cassandraharada3331]

insulate... super confused

[@merisav4171]

that's an awful amount of fabric

[@ballsfallsadm]

In sul ate. Fyi... Hokkaido adopted the U S New England form of architecture at the turn of the century because the climate was so similat.

[@slime_quesadilla]

Why am I even watching this? I live in texas?🤣🤣🤣