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Fabulous Orchids Kimono
  • A beautiful, black, silk kimono, with striking orchids design. There is one white mon (crest) at centre back of shoulders. The mon is ballon flower. A garment such as this is a labour of love created by traditional craftsmanship
  • Completely hand tailored
  • A houmongi kimono. Houmongi are visiting wear kimono. The pattern continues over seams of houmongi kimonos. They are more formal than iro muji and komon and a bit more formal than tsukesage kimonos but less formal than tomesode
  • Please be aware that different monitors display colour slightly differently. Therefore the colour in the photos and description is a guide only

Condition:
Excellent - the lining has some foxing. Foxing is a patina sometimes found on vintage silks, especially the lightweight type used in linings. It does not weaken the fabric, just discolours it, usually with brownish spots. It will not show when the kimono is on.

Measurements
Sleeve end to sleeve end 126cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 62cm
Length 155cm

Fabulous Orchids Kimono

SKU: wk390
£275.00 Regular Price
£233.75Sale Price

  • 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 length

    Some 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

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