{"product_id":"products-japanese-hakama-kataginu-html","title":"Japanese Hakama \u0026 Kataginu","description":"\u003cp\u003eHakama for men and women, all sizes based on waist measurement. Kataginu in one size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Edo period in Japan (1615-1868), members of the samurai or warrior class wore the Kamishimo, a traditional costume made up of the Kataginu or pleated-front vest and Hakama or pleated pants\/skirt. The two garments were typically worn over a knee-length kimono for formal occasions. Today, the garments are frequently worn for official occasions, martial arts, and historic reenactment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the Hakama is simply a large rectangle of fabric that is pleated to fit your body, the pattern does not have a large rectangle pattern piece (waste of paper!). Instead, there are complete instructions for measuring, cutting, and pleating the traditional Hakama skirt\/pant in any size. The pattern does include actual pattern pieces for Small, Medium-Large, and Sumo-Size Koshiita (Backboard) and Koshiita Triangles. For contemporary sportswear, pattern also includes instructions for optional side panels to fill in the side-seam gaps that expose the underlying kimono in traditional wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wide-shoulder Kataginu can be made to match the Hakama for a traditional samurai appearance or as a contrasting wearable art accent. Easy to pleat and sew, it completes a dramatic outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested Fabrics For Kataginu: Crisp, tightly woven cottons; linens and linen blends; ramie; hemp; silks, including shantung, habotae, pongee, satin, or taffeta. Note: You may have to starch fabric to preserve pleats. For Hakama: Same as Kataginu, but also lightweight wool suiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkwear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44185509953596,"sku":"FW151","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4442\/2972\/files\/fw151a__33813.1321922984.800.800.gif?v=1775819801","url":"https:\/\/amazon-dry-goods.myshopify.com\/products\/products-japanese-hakama-kataginu-html","provider":"Amazon Dry Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}