short sleeved kimono (worn as an undergarment during the Heian period)
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Kosode is one of Japan's traditional garments.
During the Heian period, kosode was worn as everyday wear by aristocrats.
In the Edo period, kosode became the main clothing for commoners, and various designs emerged.
A kosode with beautiful embroidery is exhibited in the museum.
The evolution of kosode tells the history of Japanese clothing culture.
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