- A 1950s, vermillion omeshi silk kimono, with a glorious phoenix feather design.
- Omeshi is a thick-ish silk with a tight crepe weave, which was very fashionable and popular in the late 40s and 50s. It was used prior to that too but was a thinner version
- Made and bought in Japan
- Type:A komon kimono. Komon have an all-over repeat pattern. This style is considered casual and may be worn around town or dressed up with a formal obi for a restaurant. Both married and unmarried women may wear this type of kimono. The most useful of all the kimono types
- Pure silk
- Awase (fully lined)
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 126cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam (yuki) 61cm
Length 147cm
Feathers Galore 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