Abstract
The beauty of Japanese clothing kimono depends mainly on the personality of dressing rather than its construction. Especially the appearance form of kimono eri i.e. the neckband of Japanese clothing in dressing is the most important point in its beautiful appearance. This paper is concerned in the variety of the appearance form of kimono eri in dressing. The geometrical dimensions of various parts in eri are measured on the many photo plates of kimono dressing. The main results obtained are as follows.
1. The crossed angle of kimono eri at breast is 60°-80° in younger female generation, 50°-70° in older female ages and 40°-60° in male.
2. The collar of western style clothes is tailored rationally to fit the shape of neck, but kimono eri is simply cut out in long band and is dressed in various appearance form according to the personality.
