English: This file shows the basic structure and assembly of a kosode ("small-sleeve", a Japanese clothing item predating the kimono). It is made from a narrow (40-45cm wide) bolt of cloth; the traditional narrow loom width gives all the vertical seams selvage edges. The loom width is given as "1" in the image (1/2 is a half loom width, and so on). Sizing is adjusted by changing the width of the shoulder seam to shorten the sleeve etc.. Traditionally, seams were often unpicked for washing (arai hari); stiffish cloth works well, and means that fairly large stitches can be used without harming the appearance. Cloth with a nap cannot match on the side seams. Depending on the fabric, it may be possibly to hide the excess triangles of cloth at the collar inside the eri, making it easier to reuse the cloth if needed. Reverse of cloth is shown in a darker shade for clarity. Cloth is falsely coloured white in bottom left corner of the diagram to show the symmetry of the overlap clearly. Two errors are shown in red (sewing the eri/collar onto the wrong line). This is a schematic drawing for a historical-theater costume, not documentation of any historic garment; it does not attempt to accurately convey the detail of any garment. Corrections welcome.