JPNet Kimono Hypertext
Comprehensive site on men’s, women’s and children’s traditional
attire
Medieval Japanese Clothes, Make-up, and Hair Styles
On- and off-line resources for clothing at different historical periods and stages
of life, hair styles, make-up, and accessories.
Introduction to Japanese Garb
How to recognize the well-dressed samurai, by a Creative Anachronist with a Japanese
persona. Long-abandoned page, still available on the Internet Archive.
Japanese Costume
La Couture Parisienne’s Japanese costume section has pictures, glossary of
terms, making kimono and obi, and more.
Getting Dressed in
Edo
Another site on the nuts and bolts of putting on period clothing. This one seems
to be for writers of historical fiction who want to sweat the details.
Japanese and Other Cultures
If you’re not comfortable with making your own pattern from measurements, you
can order these from Costume Connection.
Folkwear
Patterns for various styles of Japanese clothing, also containing a lot of useful
cultural information. You can get patterns for hakama, kimono (formal and informal), haori and tabi,
field clothing, and even a futon and other sleep accessories.
The Costume Museum
History of clothing in Japan, from the earliest hunters through Meiji. The
Japanese version also contains a lot of essays that aren’t translated on the English
side.
How
to Make a Kimono
If you’re experienced at sewing, this is a guide to making your own from
measurements.
Kimono Fabric, Kimono Pattern,
and How to Make a Kimono
Nicely-designed and comprehensive site on kimono types, fabrics, history, how to wear,
etc.
kimono.fraise.net
Another beautiful and comprehensive site by a kimono enthusiast.
Kimono Lexicon and Glossary
Complete list of terms for textiles, dyes, weaves, parts of a kimono, accessories,
etc.
Books on Making Kimono:
Marshall, John. Make Your Own Japanese Clothes: Patterns and Ideas for Modern Wear. Kodansha International, 1988. ISBN 0-87011-865-X