[Today’s Japanese word “Wasou kekkon-shiki” – Part2]

Today’s Japanese word is about the “costume” at “Wasou kekkon-shiki”.
There are several bridal costumes at “Wasou kekkon-shiki”.

<Kimono>
“Shiromuku” (Pure white kimono).
It is special costumes at the sacred ritual wedding, .

“Iro-Uchikake” (colorful wedding kimono).
“Uchikake” was a full dress for samurai’s wife since the Muromachi era.

<Hairstyle>
“Bun-kin Takashimada”.
The position of the topknot of hair is high ornate ones.

<Hat>
“Wataboshi” (the bag-shaped white cloth hat).
It is used only at the “Shiromuku”.
“Tsuno-kakushi” (white cloth on the hair).
“Wataboshi” and “Tsuno-kakushi” are used also at the wedding.

Groom will wear a “Haori-Hakama” (coat and hakama).

The western-style dress is also very popular. But the people to marry in the Japanese traditional costume is increasing .

We think “Wasou kekkon-shiki” is one of the important culture of the Japanese.

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