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A Peacock Blue Chirimen Kimono
  • More photos HERE
  • An antique iro tomesode kimono. Iro tomesode means a tomesode of a colour other than black. This kimono has a fabulous, big peacock, with embroidered head and body. It has 5 mon (crests), the mon are fuji (wisteria).
  • Entirely hand tailored, like all high quality kimonos and haori
  • May have white shitsuke (basting stitches) around some edges, on the outside of the garment. These are simply 
  • Made and bought in Japan
 
  • Type:
  • A tomesode kimono. Tomesode are formal kimonos, with mon (crests) and a pattern around the bottom
  • Itsutsu mon. Garments with mon (crests) are divided into three types: itsutsu-mon (5 mon), mitsu-mon (3 mon) and hitotsu-mon (1 mon). The more mon it has, the more formal the occasion it may be worn at. If a person is rich enough, they can have all three types and be ideally dressed for every formal occasion.
  • An awashe, (lined) kimono
  • Silk

Condition: 
Extremely good condition, there is a minor mark on the back - see photos

Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 128cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 63cm
Sleeve depth 52cm
Length 162cm
Weight 1.42 kilo

Sizing:
Japanese clothing is usually of adjustable fit, being mostly wrap-over or tie-to-fit items, so most garments fit a range of sizes. Because of this (and only really knowing my own size anyway) I can't really advise anyone on the fit. Please judge fit from the measurements given.Measure from centre back of neck, along shoulder and down the arm to the wrist, then double that and compare it with the sleeve end measurement to judge sleeve length. If shown modelled, the woman in the photos is 125 cm from wrist to wrist

A Peacock Blue Chirimen Kimono

SKU: wk1013
£360.00 Regular Price
£306.00Sale Price

  • Kimono require a sash to hold them closed. This is always bought separately. Men usually wear a kaku obi with their kimono or, casually at home, a soft heko obi

    Sizing: Japanese clothing is usually of adjustable fit, being mostly wrap-over or tie-to-fit items, so most garments fit a range of sizes. Because of this (and only really knowing my own size anyway) I can't really advise anyone on the fit. Please judge fit from the measurements given. Check length given for the garment, then measure from base of back of your neck down to judge that length on you
    Also measure from centre back of neck, along shoulder and down the arm to the wrist, then double that and compare it with the sleeve end measurement to judge sleeve length

    Some of my garments have white stitching (shitsuke) round the outside edges to keep the edges flat during long periods of storage, these stitches just get pulled out before wearing the garment

    Cleaning: Be very cautious about washing kimonos. All cleaning is done entirely at your own risk, as is standard with all vintage garments and items. I would advise only dry cleaning

    Colour: Please be aware that different monitors display colour slightly differently. Therefore the colour in the photos and description is a guide only

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