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All Shibori Furisode Kimono
  • More photos HERE
  • A silk, red and white, entirely shibori, furisode kimono. Furisode means 'swinging sleeve' and this type of kimono has exceedingly deep sleeves. It also has gold couched embroidery outlining called kinkoma. Each dot on this kimono is produced by a tiny, hand tied knot. Many, many hours of work went into producing the bolt of silk in this way for this kimono. Shibori kimonos are therefore incredibly expensive. Some shibori kimonos take an entire year to make.
  • Shibori is an intricate tie-dye method of making a pattern on fabric. Shibori garments are exceedingly expensive. Shibori is greatly prized by the Japanese, who are aware of how painstaking it is to create
  • See how shibori textile is made and why it is so expensive. Includes video footage. It opens in a new window, leaving this page open
  • May have white shitsuke (basting stitches) around some edges, on the outside of the garment. These are simply to keep it neat during storage and just get pulled out before use
  • Made and bought in Japan
  • Silk
  • Awashe (lined).

  • Condition: 
    Excellent – a very, very tiny, inconspicuous pinhole in the lining.

    Measurements:
    Sleeve end to sleeve end 132cm
    Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 65cm
    Sleeve depth 57cm
    Length 163cm

    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.

All Shibori Furisode Kimono

SKU: wk1025
£1,250.00 Regular Price
£1,062.50Sale 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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