- A charming, vintage, dark blue cotton yukata kimono, with sweet little fan tailed koi swimming in swirling water. Showa period.
- pre-folded ohashiori at waist and velcro fastening, ready for the sash to be tied on top. Usually you have to make a fold-over f fabric at the waist when you put on a kimono, called an ohashiori, which shortens the kimono to your chosen length, then the fold over is held in place with a soft tie, which also holds the kimono closed, then you wear the oi sash on top. This one has the ohashiori pre made and is held closed with a velcro fastening.
- Unlined cotton, yukata kimonos are traditionally worn at summer festivals and as house robes
- 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 Japan
- Type: a yukata kimono.
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Approximately UK size 8 to 10, possibly made for a teenager
Sleeve end to sleeve end 124cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 43cm
Length 143cm
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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
