The Kamakura Period (1185-1333) and The Muromachi Period (1333-1490) The Feudal Era in Japan Women's Clothing The Kamakura Period (1185-1333) and The Muromachi Period (1333-1490)
Pre-Kamakura - Heian Period -division appears in the social classes -the formation of the aristocracy -everyday clothing vs. formal attire
The Feudal Era: Commoners -clothes made for durability -hemp -practicality in design
The Feudal Era: Nobility -ornamental decoration -formal attire required several layers -for daily wear some layers are removed
Early Kamakura Period
Mid-Late Kamakura Period Extravagant to Restrained
Muromachi Period
Samurai Women
Kimono (Clothing) Style -visible sign of taste, social attitude and status -showcase for pattern and color -brightness of color -left over right -sleeve length
Kimono (Clothing) Style -visible sign of taste, social attitude and status -showcase for pattern and color -brightness of color -left over right -sleeve length
Kimono (Clothing) Style -visible sign of taste, social attitude and status -showcase for pattern and color -brightness of color -left over right -sleeve length
gender, life/death, season, age, formality, and propriety
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