- A hakama ko furisode kimono (called a shita kimono, also called called hakama-ue in Japanese, meaning above hakama). Fully lined. This kimonos is short because it is designed to be worn with hakama on top but, as you can see, is gorgeous on its own. It has lovely, deep ko furisode style sleeves (more information below about furisode sleeves. Here it is just displayed casually, in a contemporary way, with no fold-over tuck at the waist, and with a simple sash belt. I included some photos of another one of this ko furisode style being modelled, worn over a pair of Capri pants. The model has a 34C bust and is 5' 2" tall.
- This can be worn as a kimono, a robe, a dress or a coat.
Awashe (lined)
High quality, synthetic textile.
- Hand washable. Wash by hand but you can spin excess water out in a washing machine but put it in a white pillowcase before putting in the machine, to ensure sleeves don't rip off in the machine. I use a bag clip to keep the pillowcase closed while in the washing machine. I have washed similar kimonos by machine in a pillowcase too but I will let you decide if you want to do a cool machine wash or a hand wash. I recommend hand washing and machine spinning to remove excess water before hanging to dry.
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 133cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 65cm
Sleeve depth 75cm
Length 112cm
Blue & White Short Hakama Kimono - L112
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