Notes on Heian robe dimensions (originally posted to Tousando on March 29, 2006). 

Kosode (the innermost layer) has the kind of sleeves we think of from modern kimono - the front is sewn partly closed. The hitoe (unlined layer worn over the kosode) and other layers are attached at the shoulder and part way down with the fronts and backs open so you can see the layered colors.

Kosode, hitoe and the other layers all have the same component pieces. They're just sized somewhat differently.

Kosode:
Sleeve (2 each):  16.5" x 30".
Body panel (2 each) 16.5" x (2 x length from nape of neck to knees - this is being worn under nagabakama).
Okumi - overlap panels (2 each) 8" x 44."
Collar (1) 8" x 54"

Hitoe:
Sleeves (2 each) 18" x 60"
Body panels (2 each) 18" x 165" (which should be amply long and trailing enough for most women!)
Okumi (2 each) 9" x 75"
Collar (1 each) 9" x 81.5"

Uchigi or ginu (layers worn over the hitoe):
Sleeves (2 each) 18" x 62"
Body panels (2 each) 18" x 150" (which should be amply long and trailing enough for most women!)
Okumi (2 each) 9" x 67"
Collar (1) 9" x 75"

Uwagi (layer worn on top of uchigi):
Sleeves (2 each) 16" x 66"
Body panels (2 each) 16" x 144" (which should be amply long and trailing enough for most women!)
Okumi (2 each) 8" x 64"
Collar (1 each) 8" x 75"

These measurements were furnished in a now defunct web page that Kass McGann did a few years back - she has given me permission to share them.

Copyright 2006, Lisa A. Joseph and Kass McGann

 

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