Japanese Art-Collage a kimono

The kimono is the national dress of Japan. Traditionally made of silk, it is a beautiful, long dress with wide sleeves.

This resource enables children to design their own kimono using Japanese patterned paper and a collage technique. Children need to cut or tear the patterned papers and then glue them onto the kimono template.Once dry the kimono can be cut out and displayed.

This is a fun and engaging activity that produces individual and creative results.

This resource has been used with children aged 4 -7 but could be suitable for other age groups too.

This resource includes:

• A kimono template
• 10 different Japanese pattern papers