A truly exceptional, very special kuro tomesode kimono with a very detailed scene in its magnificent textile art, with people crossing a beautiful bridge, boats on the water and pretty cherry trees in full blossom. The textile art on this kimono has been designed and applied by the most skilled artisans. It is a very special kimono.
It has 5 mon, which are paulowia, said, in Japanese fable, to have the only branches that phoenix will land on.
Awase (fully lined) kimono. Fully lined in silk with a double lining (hiyoku-jitate) at the bottom and round the edge, to give the impression of layers without the overheating created by wearing layers of silk kimono
Made in Japan
May have shitsuke-ito stitching around the edge; shitsuke-ito is loose, temporary stitching that the Japanese put in to keep edges neat during storage, it just gets pulled out before wearing. These are often a sign that the garment has never been used
Made in Japan
 
Condition:
Excellent 
 
To judge fit on you...
Check height: Women can choose kimono that are longer than their height, as any excess material is then traditionally folded over at the waist (see below)
Check width: A kimono with a width that is at least 16” (40cm) greater than your hip size will fit perfectly, although if the width of the kimono is not at least 10” (25cm) greater than your hip size, your legs may be visible as you walk, there’s nothing wrong with that of course, but it’s not the traditional way
Sleeve length: 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
Adjusting the Length the traditional way
Pull up your kimono until the bottom reaches the correct length, then tie it in place round your waist with a ribbon or a koshi himo (kimono tie). Fold the excess material down over the tie. This fold-over is called ohashiori and is always present on women's kimonos. Fasten an obi or wide belt or sash around the waist, over the top of the folded over fabric, which usually shows below

Measurements approximately:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 130cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam approx 65cm
Length 158cm
Weight roughly 1.5 kilo
 
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wk70 - /04/08