- A cream, pure silk kimono, with beautiful pine forest textile art
- An awase (lined) kimono, the silk lining has a dark blue, shaded edge
- Silk
- A tsukesage kimono. Tsukesage are visiting wear kimonos. The pattern is around the bottom and is on one sleeve at the back and the other at the front and sometimes on one shoulder too. The pattern does not flow over the seams around the hem. They are more formal than iro-muji and komon kimonos but less formal than houmongi or tomesode kimonos
- Sash not included, for display purposes only
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 127cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 62.5cm
Length 156.5cm
Cream Silk Tsukesage With Forest
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