{"id":349,"date":"2010-08-24T22:15:16","date_gmt":"2010-08-25T02:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/?p=349"},"modified":"2010-08-25T12:11:27","modified_gmt":"2010-08-25T16:11:27","slug":"make-a-bold-statement-in-this-black-dragon-mt-fuji-yukata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chopa.com\/blog\/make-a-bold-statement-in-this-black-dragon-mt-fuji-yukata.html","title":{"rendered":"Make a Bold Statement in this Black Dragon & Mt. Fuji Yukata"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Black Dragon Yukata with Mt. Fuji<\/p><\/div>\n

You may already be familiar with the Japanese kimono, but perhaps you\u2019ve never heard of a \u201cyukata.<\/strong>\u201d \u00a0Just like a kimono, a Japanese yukata is shaped like a capital \u201cT\u201d, but it is made from a lighter weight fabric than the kimono.\u00a0 Also, like kimonos, these colorful robes are often worn with a yukata obi, or sash.<\/p>\n

Yukatas originated from the robes worn by Japanese noblemen in the 17th<\/sup> century, known as \u201cyukatabira.\u201d \u00a0The word \u201cyu\u201d means bath, and \u201ckatabira\u201d means \u201cunder clothing\u201d, so while the yukata may look a lot like a kimono, wearing yukata robes as clothing in Japan might be akin to wearing pajamas in public.<\/p>\n

Set on a black background that is finished with gold calligraphy on the trim, this striking Black Dragon & Mt. Fuji Yukata<\/a> makes a bold statement.\u00a0 The fabric itself is iconic in nature, being that its major design elements are the Japanese black dragon and Mt. Fuji.\u00a0 According to Japanese legend, the dragon is the guardian of the East, and the physical embodiment of yang male energy.\u00a0 Along with the tortoise, tiger and red bird, the dragon is known for being one of Asia\u2019s Four Legendary Creatures, all charged with guarding Japanese tombs from evil spirits.<\/p>\n

Mt. Fuji is commonly known as the \u201csymbol for Japan,\u201d and is seen in more artwork than any other part of the landscape.\u00a0 One famous Japanese artist, Hokusai, represented Mt. Fuji in a well known series of woodblock prints, the most famous of which is the \u201cGreat Wave off Kanagawa\u201d.<\/p>\n

Unlike the heavy silk fabrics of traditional Japanese attire, today\u2019s kimonos and yukatas are easy to wear and have an indescribable sense of grace and style.\u00a0 Designed with 100% cotton for more active lifestyles, these refreshingly simple robes are worn by people from all walks of life.<\/p>\n

Richly detailed and made in Japan, this\u00a0Yukata<\/a> makes a bold statement. It is 58″ in length and comes with a matching belt that is sewn inside the sleeve with a light basting stitch. Makes a wonderful gift!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You may already be familiar with the Japanese kimono, but perhaps you\u2019ve never heard of a \u201cyukata.\u201d \u00a0Just like a kimono, a Japanese yukata is shaped like a capital \u201cT\u201d, but it is made from a lighter weight fabric than the kimono.\u00a0 Also, like kimonos, these colorful robes are often worn with a yukata obi, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[142],"tags":[10],"class_list":["post-349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-clothing","tag-yukata"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t