Traditional Japanese Clothing
Differences: Male vs Female
Within all aspects of culture and especially art, there are distinct differences in gender. Some may argue that this shouldn't be the case but currently and traditionally those distinct lines are still there. However, male and female traditional clothing stems from the same style. Both are made of a stiff fabric and both have a very modest design. According to the author, "A yukata is a traditional Japanese outfit meant for summer wear and is usually worn at festivals... and not waistline showing"(PetrovicÌ 69). The hidden waistline shows Japanese values of female innocence. A male yukata is very similar except for the thinner belt.
My Struggles in the Drawing Process
Fashion is one of my biggest interests, one of my favorite things to draw is fashion illustrations. One of the hardest things for me to do was switch the values I was focusing on. For example, in modern-day American fashion, a female's waistline is showcased and accentuated rather than hidden. Another struggle for me was drawing male fashion and trying to include broad shoulders and fewer curves.
The drawing process as a whole was pretty simple, the basic design was easy to capture and I really enjoyed learning about my culture and this new found art style.
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| Traditional Yukata, Male, and Female |
PetrovicÌ, Mina. Manga Crash Course: Drawing Manga Characters and Scenes from Start to Finish. Impact, 2015.
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