[Pita Ten] Misha - Artbook Dandelion Yukata

© Koge-Donbo

Series: Pita Ten (Manga)
Character: Misha
Kimono RL:Yukata
Obi RL: Hanhaba
Musubi : Bunko/Chou-chou hanhaba
Accuracy: 97%

Kimono layout: 


Design: 

• yukata
• yellow base colour
• highlighted circles, light yellow to white
• dandelion flowers
• fabric suggestion: cotton

Visible Accessories:

• lacquered geta/pokkuri, red /w light coloured hanao
• yo-yo balloon
• huge rabbit hair clip
• hair bow, red
• small flower hair clip, light pink

Additional Needed Accessories:

• basic kitsuke items (yukata set)

Kimono thoughts:

Yukata pattern are, as well as some komon's, rather random and repetitive. I would't bother too much about an exact recreation of this look. Just make a pattern, repeat it all over the yukata and make sure that neighbouring panels face opposite directions (up-down-up-down).


Obi thoughts:


Very simple yukata hanhaba obi: one side red, one side yellow (example, different colour). By folding it in partially when wrapping around, one can create this layered look. It's a really basic technique as well as the obi knot. I'd suggest either bunko, chou-chou or one of the various cute variations as knot(^.^)
These simple two sided yukata are quite cheap and if you don't want to bother binding them, they're often found in a pre-tied version.

"Flaws":

Just a wearing matter: wearing obi knots in other places than your back might be found awkward. Wearing it in the front is an absolute no-go especially with yukata. For those who didn't know: In the past oiran/tayuu (high ranked courtesans)as well as courtesans of lower ranks used to wear their obi tied in the front. Unless you're doing an oiran or tayuu cosplay, I'd say better leave the obi in the back. Moreover I think it's drawn at the side for artistic reasons only in the picture anyway.

Kitsuke-skill needed:

Yukata are the most easiest kimono to wear and don't need much extra items. Try putting in on two or three times before going public, but it's definitely a beginner's kitsuke project (^.^)

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[Pita Ten] Shima - Striped Artbook Kimono

© Koge-Donbo

Series: Pita Ten (Manga)
Character: Shima (Shia)
Kimono RL: Komon
Obi RL: Nagoya, Hanhaba
Musubi : Otaiko, Hanhaba knots
Accuracy: 95%

Kimono layout: 

by SilberRegen, 2011

Design: 

• unlined (hitoe) komon kimono
• cream/white base colour
• stripes in light blue/blue/dark blue/ochre
• collar (eri) in different stripe design

Visible Accessories:

• obiage, blue
• obijime, white
• tabi, purple
• zouri, light blue
• blouse with striped collar, red and white
• rose pin, red to dark red
• scarf, translucent grey or black
• pearl necklace, two or one long
• leaf hair decoration
• cat with yellow bow (^.^)
  

Additional Needed Accessories:

•  a little bit padding
• some koshihimo
• maybe eri-shin

Obi thoughts:



I'd favour a nagoya-obi. Though it looks like it's meant to be all-black I wouldn't do it all black. The image of all-black obi and kimono is all about funerals, so not so good... Adding some small highlights will do the job (maybe a cute cat? ^^)

"Flaws":

This kimono outfit doesn't have "constructional" flaws. It is just worn very loose, which makes it difficult to do without looking too messy. Additionally it's a mix of western and eastern clothing. I'd somehow try to get the collar a little stiffer as usual or insert an eri-shin, but an eri-shin might already be too much.

Kitsuke-skill needed:

Because it's "messy" you should train on your skill quite a bit. It does indeed look differently if somebody did it like this on purpose or just couldn't do better kitsuke. Securing this look on your body is also a point where some routine in kitsuke will help a lot.


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[Pita Ten] Shima - Cover Kimono of Vol. 7

© Koge-Donbo

Series: Pita Ten (Manga)
Character: Shima (Shia)
Kimono RL: Komon
Obi RL: Nagoya, Hanhaba
Musubi : Otaiko, cute Hanhaba-knots
Accuracy: 97%

Kimono layout: 

by SilberRegen, 2011

Design: 

• unlined (hitoe) komon kimono
• solid background colour, deep-red/burgundy
• stripes, light blue/grey/purple
• arrows (yabane) with asanoha pattern, yellow/orange

Visible Accessories:

• nagajuban/hanjuban, light pink
• han-eri, light pink
• obiage, dark green
• obijime, light pink 
• rose-shaped obidome, red
• tabi with dots, light-/lime-green and deep-red
• zouri or geta, black base and red hanao with added flowers
• tama-kanzashi, red ball
• bira-bira kanzashi with roses and red string
• colourful "scrunchy" kanzashi thing
• small bag, light yellow
• short gloves, white

Additional Needed Accessories:

•   basic kitsuke items

Obi thoughts:

A nagoya-obi tied into an otaiko knot might be best considering the formality of this kimono. Hanhaba might also work, but with obiage and obi-jime the first choice might be better. 
Otaiko-shaped pre-tied obi will increase wearing comfort.


"Flaws":

Koge-Donbo drew a very nice kimono ensemble. There are hardly any real flaws to begin with. You'd probably won't wear it exactly like this, because it drawn rather loosely fitting. Following some classical kitsuke rules, the juban shouldn't show at the bottom and the arm-pits and a real obiage is worn a little different and less loose.
Personally would go with some little corrections and follow the classical way of wearing, because the overall appearance will be much neater.

Kitsuke-skill needed:

Assuming you go with a classical pattern and do not simplify it for wearing, you should definitely practise on this one. Since this character is meant to wear an actual kimono here, sloppy kitsuke might easily ruin it.


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