itsutsu-ginu
clothing
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The itsutsu-ginu is a type of kimono worn as part of the jūni-hitoe, the ceremonial dress of the empress of Japan. It is worn under the uwagi (outer kimono) and consists of multiple bands of colored silks, typically five, attached at the edges of the sleeves, neckline, and hem. This creates the appearance of several robes worn one over another. The jūni-hitoe ensemble, along with the emperor's sokutai, are the most important court costumes in Japan, worn only for coronations and significant ceremonial functions.1
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