500 years, the Japanese woman kimono on the back, why have a cushion?

In Japanese streets, Japanese kimonos are often seen. There are almost all kimonos in Japan, but there is a strange situation. When a Japanese woman wears a kimono, there is always a cushion behind her. The origin of the mat, there are many different segments. There are still some good deeds, compiled a script that can not stand on the table. So in the course of history, the kimono on the back of Japan is how the segment came from? In fact, this is caused by the collision between East and West cultures.

First of all, to tell the origin of some Japanese kimonos, Japanese kimono, Korean korean clothes are actually Chinese Hanfu derivatives. Japan claimed to have over 2,600 years of history, that is, China's Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. For such a history, it is estimated that no one believes. During the confrontation of Wei and Shu Wu Sanguo, Soochow began to communicate with Japan. It is during this period, Soochow clothing introduced to Japan. Japan called this dress Wu clothing, in fact, that is, Hanfu. From the Three Kingdoms period, Chinese hanbok began to popularize in Japan. However, this is a long process and gradually produces a variety of derivatives.

In the early Tang Dynasty, Japan and the Tang Dynasty broke out in the war, and Japan was beaten by the Tang Dynasty. The reaction of the country in Japan was very rapid, and then it began to send the Tang Emperor to the Tang Dynasty to begin full-scale study in the Tang Dynasty. This history is called the grand reform, is very famous in Japan. Japan's ancient city of Nara and Kyoto, can find the shadow of the Tang Dynasty. It is during this period, the Japanese royal family like to wear a round neck dress. Please note that due to the absence of belts at the time, we all used cloth belts. In our place, this thing is called a girdle.

Although the Japanese kimono style, and Chinese Hanfu are not exactly the same, but use girdle. Until the Ming Dynasty, Japan's kimono back still no mat. Changes occurred in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, during which Western merchants and missionaries entered Japan. At that time, Westerners used slender ribbons to secure their robes. Due to the longer ribbons, Westerners make ribbons into a variety of styles. Japanese feel very beautiful, but also began to learn from Westerners, the Japanese use of the belt longer and longer.

But there is a problem here, Japan's belt wider. Now longer and longer, on the stomach is very beautiful, but also not conducive to activities. In order to change this situation, the Japanese moved the tied knot to the lower back. In Japanese culture, this knot is called a knot. Have to say that in this regard, the Japanese will play. In the long historical years, Japan has gradually emerged in different styles. In Japan's aristocratic families, almost every family has its own distinctive accomplishments.

There is also a case to be aware of, Japan geisha's high knot is relatively large. Because, geisha who will put the make-up appliances in the knot. In the 19th century, Japan also faced the invasion of the Western powers. In such circumstances, Japan's response is very fast. Japan first overthrew the general rule of the shogunate, followed by the Meiji Restoration Movement. Japan began to learn from western countries in all aspects, but the Japanese retained their own culture, such as kimonos. So far, I still like to wear kimonos, but what about us? Two years ago, Xiao Bian and another friend went to Japan in a round neck gown (if you do not know the round neck gown, you can read the information), and you can watch Japanese Shinto rally. There are many jokes.

Author:Bustling Miles
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