A particularly beautiful and rare, pink and white silk kimono, with white peacock design. This kimono will have cost many thousands when new
An awashe, (lined) kimono
Silk
Made and bought in Japan
Type: A houmongi kimono. Houmongi are visiting wear kimonos. The pattern continues over seams of houmongi kimonos. They are more formal than iro muji and komon and a bit more formal than tsukesage kimonos but less formal than tomesode
Condition:
Excellent - I thought it had some tiny marks but couldn't find them as I photographed it, so, if there, they are extremely inconspicuous, though perhaps I was just mistaken.
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 135cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam (yuki) 68 cm
Sleeve depth 53cm
Length 166.6cm
Beautiful White Peacock 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