- A top quality teal silk kimono with beautiful peonies (botan) design, with sumptuous embroidery and gold detailing. A garment such as this is a labour of love created by highly skilled traditional craftsmanship
- An absolutely glorious kimono. The weave of the silk is rinzu, which has a beautiful sheen and a gorgeous drape. Circa 70s-early 80s
- Fully lined
- Made in Japan
- 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 in and bought from Japan
- **If shown with a sash or accessories, they are not included; for display purposes only, to let you see it closed, however, all kimono require an obi or some sort of sash to hold them closed; these are always bought separately. Think of it like a skirt and blouse, you can't wear either on its own, you buy them separately and mix and match
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements approximately:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 130cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 66cm
Sleeve depth 49.5cm
Length 162cm
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wk1094 - /07/14
Exquisite Embroidered Teal 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