Anime Expo 15 Cosplay 2006

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While I was taking cosplay photos, Josh was checking out the Tea Ceremony and Kimono demonstration. After a few quick text messages back and forth, I came over to join him.

The particular style of bow being tied on the young lady's obi above is the Fukura suzume (sparrow style). According the the narrator, this style of formal kimono and obi would be worn by a married woman.

Below, we have an example of a formal kimono for a man, which includes the hakama pants and haori jacket.

For women, the sash is worn around the waist. For men, it is worn against the hips.

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