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A traditional Japanese T-shaped garment constructed from straight-cut bolts of fabric sewn with minimal waste, wrapped left over right and secured with an obi sash; its basic form has changed little for centuries.

A sleeve cut in one continuous piece with the bodice, without a separate armhole seam, producing a loose, straight silhouette derived from Japanese dress.

A series of uniform, single-direction folds pressed sharply to one side, used in skirts and trims for controlled fullness.