Introduction
1. Construction and Textiles How kimonos are made, details of the patterns and techniques used, and examples of different textiles
2. Structure and Styles of Kimonos * Seasonal kimono patterns worn with floral or natural patterns according to the season. Show the floral patterns worn on kimonos for 12 months * Traditional and auspicious Japanese patterns introduce kimonos and obi with traditional and auspicious patterns, used since ancient times in Japan, and an explanation of their meanings.
3. Classical Japan * Yamato period to Nara period (300-794 CE) * Heian period to Azuchi-Momoyama period (794-1600) * Edo period (1603-1867)
4. Modern Japan * Meiji period (1868-1912) * Taisho period (1912-1926) * Showa period (1926-1989) * Heisei period (1989-2019) * Reiwa period (2019-present)
5. Kimonos for life milestones Kimonos worn at milestones in life from birth to death, including: shrine visits(1yo), Shichigosan (3yo,5yo,7yo), Jusan Mairi(13yo), Coming of Age Ceremonies (20yo), graduation ceremonies, weddings, parents' kimonos for wedding (tomesode and haori hakama), mourning clothes, and funeral attire.
