Two kimono set – outer kimono and inner juban kimono
A pure silk, boy’s embroidered, lined kimono
An Omiya-mairi kimono, for a child's first visit to a Shinto shrine
A fabulous, sumptuously embroidered kimono, with an impressive, large hawk design. Lots of gold embroidered detail
The inner juban kimono is white with ichmatsu (checkered) weave
Entirely hand sewn, as authentic, vintage kimonos are
This will originally have been a vastly expensive kimono. Kids being kids, many vintage ones tend to be somewhat stained, this is in excellent condition
Beautiful to wear and makes a fabulous gift and makes a stunning wall hanging, either on a bamboo pole through the sleeves or framed
Made and bought in Japan
This kimono is the perfect size to be used as a display item. I have mocked up a frame around it, to show you how it would look displayed in a frame (the frame is not included in the sale; it’s not actually real, just drawn on as an example). It would also look great simply hung on the wall with a bamboo rod through the sleeves
The kimono is fastened with the attached white front ties. You thread the tie on the inner front edge out through the armhole and round to the back, then take the one on the outer front edge round to the back and tie them. An obi/sash is usually worn on top, such as a soft heko obi
Children traditionally wear kimonos with large, loosely stitched tucks on the outside of the shoulders. Length is adjusted by maikng a fold-over of fabric at the waist, held in place with a soft tie, then the obi is worn on top
The Japanese take great pains to store their traditional garments with the utmost care, which is why they stay in such exceptional condition. Some of my Japanese garments have large, white stitching (shitsuke) round the edges. The Japanese put these stitches in to keep the edges flat during long periods of storage, these stitches just get pulled out before wearing the garment
 
Please be aware that different monitors display colour slightly differently. Therefore the colour in the photos and description is a guide only

Condition:
Excellent

Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 90cm
Length 99cm

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 from the measurements given