brain picking
Mar. 29th, 2006 03:31 pmis there a preference in any Asian cultures for clockwise versus counterclockwise rotation or path?
i know that the direction you wrap a kimono matters, and i know that swastika decorations typically have the arms facing left instead of the right-facing nazi usage. i'm not coming up with the right keywords to google this, so if anyone has a clue or can point me in a direction, i'd appreciate it.
EDIT: i'm using a fabric with a directional print of geishas on it; i'd prefer that i not send an unintended message by turning them the wrong way.
i know that the direction you wrap a kimono matters, and i know that swastika decorations typically have the arms facing left instead of the right-facing nazi usage. i'm not coming up with the right keywords to google this, so if anyone has a clue or can point me in a direction, i'd appreciate it.
EDIT: i'm using a fabric with a directional print of geishas on it; i'd prefer that i not send an unintended message by turning them the wrong way.
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Date: 2006-03-30 01:09 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-03-30 01:16 am (UTC)when last i wore a kimono, i was told that wrapping it the wrong direction was only done with funeral garb, although i suppose if you don't have your sword arm free you're dead...
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Date: 2006-03-30 01:20 am (UTC)I'm not sure which way is "right" on a kimono, so I can't comment. It's jsut a thing I know can change how things are done.
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Date: 2006-03-30 01:26 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-03-30 05:32 am (UTC)In kyudo, we were taught to begin with the left (rising, walking, drawing the pantomimed bow) and finish with the right.
You might try Googling for things about Shinto. Shinto has shaped the JP culture in a lot of everyday things. You might also try feng shui, but that's more about placement than direction.
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Date: 2006-03-30 06:10 am (UTC)