20 kimono measurements needed when sewing a kimono 

How many kimono measurements do you know?
In fact, about 20 measurements are required when sewing a kimono.
Here I introduce the kimono measurements along with the standard measurements.

20 kimono measurements

The 20 measurements are written down below.

1. Mitake
2. Yuki
3. Sode-haba
4. Kata-haba
5. Sode-take
6. Sode-guchi
7. Side-tsuke
8. Miyatsukuchi
9. Sodemaru
10. Mae-haba
11. Ushiro-haba
12. Daki-haba
13. Okumi-haba
14. Aizuma-haba
15. Tsumashita
16. Kurikoshi
17. Okumi-sagari
18. Eri-tsukekomi
19. Kensaki-nuikomi
20. Kataaki

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How to determine kimono measurements

Here is how to determine the standard measurements of kimono.

1. Mitake = height (of body)
2. Yuki = Take measurements from the neck to the wrist.
3. Sodehaba = Yuki – Katahaba
4. Katahaba = Yuki – Sodehaba
5. Sodetake = 49cm
6. Sodeguchi = 22.5cm
7. Sodetsuke = 22.5cm
8. Miyatsukuchi = 15cm
9. Sode Marumi = 2cm
10. Maehaba = depends on your hip size
11. Ushirohaba = depends on your hip size
12. Dakihaba = Same as the Maehaba width, or Maehaba -1cm
13. Okumihaba = 15cm
14. Aizumahaba = 14cm or Same as the Okumihaba
15. Tsumashita = half of the Mitake
16. Kurikoshi = 2.6cm
17. Okumisagari = 22.5cm
18. Eri Tsukekomi = 1cm or 2cm
19. Kensaki Nuikomi = 7.5cm
20. Kataaki = 8.7cm

Measurements are for a women’s kimono.
Measurements will vary depending on body type.
Combinations with Nagajuban are disregarded.

conclusion

Kimono measurements differ slightly depending on the region, kimono shop, and tailor. We hope you will find these measurements as a guide when sewing a kimono.