Nemaki Explained
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| Type: | Short-sleeved garment |
| Location: | Japan |
A is a tube-sleeved, unisex Japanese robe worn by guests at traditional Ryokan inns, hot spring resorts and spas. It is similar to the in appearance, differing in its unisex sleeve construction, and is typically worn with a thin, unisex .
Design
The is usually white with a printed geometric or floral pattern, worn with a narrow belt. It is often provided in Japanese hotels as a bathrobe, and is intended to be used indoors only, whereas the may be worn outdoors.[1] In some cases, are gauze-lined.[2]
The kanji may be written or, with the former referring to the bathrobe, and the latter referring to sleepwear in general.[3]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Japanese traditional clothing, Yukata and Nemaki . August 21, 2013 . Muza-chan . Muza-chan's Gate to Japan . 11 December 2023.
- News: Shopper's World; Traditional Hand Towels of Japan . Amanda Mayer . Stinchecum . June 15, 1986 . The New York Times . 11 December 2023 . The technique used in making the towel designs is stencil printing, the same as that for making yukata, the cotton kimono, usually blue and white, worn for lounging after a bath or for summer festivals, and nemaki, or sleeping kimono. [...] Because they are worn in public, yukata are better made, in fact, made to order (although machine sewn), for $57. Double gauze nemaki for summer are $14.25 and $28.50..
- Web site: 「寝巻」と「寝間着」 . ja . 'Nemaki' and 'nemaki' . December 7, 2015 . Japan Knowledge . 11 December 2023.
