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Blue Kamishimo - A
  • A cotton kamishimo, comprising umanori (divided leg) hakama and kataginu. Kamishimo were worn by samurai and court men, the outfit consists of a hakama, and a sleeveless top with exaggerated shoulders (sometimes supported by bamboo strips and lined with paper) called a kataginu, which are worn over a formal kimono.
  • This kamishimo is cotton with a blue and white Edo komon print on it and white hanabishi mon (crests). Hanabishi is diamond shaped flower.
  • has some very noticeable discolouration along fold lines
  • Makes a fabulous wall hanging
  • Vintage. Date unknown but is Showa period
  • Made & bought in Japan

 

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

Condition:
Excellent – unused but has some very noticeable discolouration along fold lines – see photos

Measurements:
Kamishimo
Length 70cm 
Width 69cm
Hakama
91cm long (hakama are open at the sides of the waist and hips, so adjustable in size)

 

 

 

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Blue Kamishimo - A

SKU: sc12
£125.00Price
  •  kamishimo, comprising umanori (divided leg) hakama and kataginu. Kamishimo were worn by samurai and court men, the outfit consists of a hakama, and a sleeveless top with exaggerated shoulders (sometimes supported by bamboo strips and lined with paper) called a kataginu, which are worn over a formal kimono.

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