Kimono
E387332
Kimono is a traditional Japanese full-length robe characterized by its T-shaped silhouette, wide sleeves, and sash belt called an obi.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Kimono canonical | 1 |
| kimono | 1 |
| mofuku (mourning kimono) | 1 |
| traditional Japanese garment kimono | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3776824 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kimono Context triple: [SKIMS, originalName, Kimono]
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A.
Ryukyuan bingata kimono
Ryukyuan bingata kimono is a vividly colored, stencil-dyed traditional garment from the Ryukyu Islands, renowned for its intricate patterns and strong ties to Okinawan cultural heritage.
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B.
Seto national costume
The Seto national costume is the traditional folk attire of the Seto people of southeastern Estonia and northwestern Russia, known for its richly embroidered garments, distinctive headdresses, and symbolic decorative patterns.
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C.
Hanfu
Hanfu is the traditional historical clothing of the Han Chinese people, characterized by flowing robes, wide sleeves, and cross-collar designs that have influenced East Asian dress for centuries.
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D.
Áo dài
Áo dài is a long, flowing Vietnamese garment, typically worn over trousers, that has become a national symbol of elegance and cultural identity.
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E.
Sari
Sari is a given name commonly used in various cultures, including as a masculine name in Arabic-speaking regions and a feminine name in parts of Europe and Asia.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kimono Target entity description: Kimono is a traditional Japanese full-length robe characterized by its T-shaped silhouette, wide sleeves, and sash belt called an obi.
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A.
Ryukyuan bingata kimono
Ryukyuan bingata kimono is a vividly colored, stencil-dyed traditional garment from the Ryukyu Islands, renowned for its intricate patterns and strong ties to Okinawan cultural heritage.
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B.
Seto national costume
The Seto national costume is the traditional folk attire of the Seto people of southeastern Estonia and northwestern Russia, known for its richly embroidered garments, distinctive headdresses, and symbolic decorative patterns.
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C.
Hanfu
Hanfu is the traditional historical clothing of the Han Chinese people, characterized by flowing robes, wide sleeves, and cross-collar designs that have influenced East Asian dress for centuries.
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D.
Áo dài
Áo dài is a long, flowing Vietnamese garment, typically worn over trousers, that has become a national symbol of elegance and cultural identity.
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E.
Sari
Sari is a given name commonly used in various cultures, including as a masculine name in Arabic-speaking regions and a feminine name in parts of Europe and Asia.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
robe
ⓘ
traditional Japanese garment ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
geisha
ⓘ
kabuki theatre ⓘ maiko ⓘ noh theatre ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | symbol of Japanese culture ⓘ |
| decoratedWith |
family crests (kamon)
ⓘ
floral motifs ⓘ seasonal motifs ⓘ |
| fasteningMethod | tied with obi ⓘ |
| hasCareRequirement | often hand-cleaned ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
collar
ⓘ
doura (upper lining) ⓘ eri (collar) ⓘ fuki (hem guard) ⓘ hakkake (lower lining) ⓘ obi ⓘ okumi (front panels) ⓘ sleeve body ⓘ sode (sleeves) ⓘ |
| hasDyeingTechnique |
shibori
ⓘ
yuzen ⓘ |
| hasEconomicRole | supports specialized artisans ⓘ |
| hasFeature | wide sleeves ⓘ |
| hasGenderUsage |
worn by children
ⓘ
worn by men ⓘ worn by women ⓘ |
| hasLength | full-length ⓘ |
| hasPatternPlacement |
all-over pattern
ⓘ
hem-focused pattern ⓘ |
| hasShape | T-shaped silhouette ⓘ |
| hasSleeveType |
long sleeves
ⓘ
shorter sleeves ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
furisode
ⓘ
homongi ⓘ iromuji ⓘ komon ⓘ mofuku (mourning kimono) ⓘ
linked to:
Kimono
montsuki haori hakama ensemble ⓘ shiromuku ⓘ tomesode ⓘ uchikake ⓘ yukata ⓘ |
| hasWeavingTechnique |
nishijin-ori
ⓘ
linked to:
Nishijin-ori textiles
|
| influencedBy | Chinese hanfu (historically) ⓘ |
| influences | modern fashion design ⓘ |
| storageMethod |
folded in specific way (tatou)
ⓘ
stored flat ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfCommonUse |
Edo period
ⓘ
Meiji period ⓘ
linked to:
Meiji era
modern Japan ⓘ |
| typicalMaterial |
cotton
ⓘ
silk ⓘ synthetic fiber ⓘ |
| usedFor |
coming-of-age ceremonies
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everyday wear (historically) ⓘ festivals ⓘ formal occasions ⓘ funerals ⓘ tea ceremonies ⓘ weddings ⓘ |
| wornOver | juban ⓘ |
| wornWith |
geta clogs
ⓘ
obi ⓘ tabi socks ⓘ zori sandals ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Kimono Description of subject: Kimono is a traditional Japanese full-length robe characterized by its T-shaped silhouette, wide sleeves, and sash belt called an obi.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.