kimono sleeves
Wide draped armpieces
Kimono sleeves are wide, loose sleeves cut as one piece with the body of a garment rather than set in at the shoulder seam.
The style derives from traditional Japanese robes, where fabric flows continuously from bodice to sleeve without a defined armhole.
The term appears in sewing patterns and fashion descriptions: a blouse with kimono sleeves, The dress features dramatic kimono sleeves.
- armUpper body limb
- yukataLight Japanese cotton garment
- traditional dressCulturally specific attire
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- foldBend onto itself
flowing fabric · haori · obi · wrap · robe · Japanese · chiffon · hanbok · sari · cheongsam · silhouette · shoulder · loose fit · garments · abaya · dresses · formal wear · brocade
- art nouveau costumeflowing lines, peacock feathers, natural forms, asymmetry, ornamental design