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The ch'ao-fu was a Chinese man's robe consisting of a kimono-style upper body with long, close-fitting sleeves that were terminated in a horse-hoof cuff; a closely-fitting neckband over which was worn a detached collar with wing-like tips that extended over the wearer's shoulders; a pleated skirt with a banded waist lower body. Ch'ao-fu were worn in different colours dependant upon rank.
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A chi-fu or lung-p'a0 (dragon robes) was a straight, kimono-sleeved robe worn by both men and women in China during the Manchu reign.
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A hakama is a Japanese garment like flowing trousers, worn by kendoka, and dating to the Samurai period. The trousers were worn belted over the kimono.
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A kimono is a loose, wide-sleeved Japanese robe with a broad sash that fastens around the waist. The kimono was introduced to Europe in the late 19th century.
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