- An Edomurasaki odori kimono, with white aranami (wild waves). Higaki (basket weave) pattern woven into the textile. The name Edomurasaki means 'Old Edo Purple', Edo being the old name for Tokyo. The colour refers to the purple which was favoured as the high society colour during the Edo era (16th Century - 1868)
- Type: An elegant hitoe, (unlined) odori (Japanese dancer's) kimono. Unlined to keep the dancer cooler
- Synthetic fabric.
- May have white shitsuke (basting stitches) around some edges, on the outside of the garment. These are simply to keep it neat during storage and just get pulled out before use
- Made and bought in Japan
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 126cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 60cm
Length 157cm
Dancing Waves 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