Description:
- More photos HERE
- A rare and exquisite silk kimono with fabulous angelfish among the design. Many of the bubbles are slightly sparkly metallic. Nice touches of embroidery detail too.
- The photos really do not do it justice.
- Pure silk inside and out.
- Fully lined in smooth silk
- Made in and bought from Japan
- Silk
- Awashe (fully lined).
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 130cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 65cm
Length 156cm
Weight approx 0.65 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.
- Colour: Please be aware that different monitors display colour slightly differently. Therefore the colour in the photos and description is a guide only
- If shown modelled, the woman in the photos is 125 cm from wrist to wrist. A kimono is usually worn with a big fold-over of its fabric at the waist, which also adjusts length, and with a deep, Japanese obi sash but it is unlikely to be shown worn that way in the photos below, most likely to be shown without the fold and with just a 3 inch deep sash. If shown with a sash, the sash is not included; for display purposes only but note that kimonos do need an obi or wide sash to hold them closed.
Angelfish - Rare Kimono
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 lengthSome 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