Nezuko Kamado, pink kimono

Nezuko Kamado's pink hemp-leaf kimono, haori and bamboo muzzle from Demon Slayer, for newer makers ready for straight-seam sewing and wig work.

Nezuko wears a pink kimono with a hemp-leaf (asanoha) pattern, a darker haori over the top, an obi at the waist, a pink ribbon in her hair, and a short bamboo muzzle tied across her mouth. Her hair is long and black, fading to orange at the ends. The kimono wraps with the wearer's left side over the right; right over left is used only to dress the dead, so take care with this. Kimono are built from straight panels, so a mock-up in cheap fabric lets you check the wrap, the sleeve length and where the print falls. Pink hemp-leaf print fabric is widely sold. The haori is a separate open-fronted coat with wide sleeves. Obi and haori colours vary between references, so match yours to the one you choose. The muzzle can be a short length of real bamboo or a lightweight tube, sanded smooth and tied behind the head with cord or ribbon. Make sure it never blocks your breathing and slips off easily. For the wig, buy one with the black-to-orange fade, or blend orange wefts into the ends of a long black wig. Wear a dust mask when sanding, and use spray paint outdoors or with strong airflow and a respirator rated for organic vapours. If you heat-style the wig, check the fibre is heat-resistant and follow the wig's own guidance. Younger makers should have an adult present for blades, heat tools and adhesives.