- A wonderful, rich ivory coloured, smooth rinzu silk tsukesage kimono, with geisha and samurai figures, textile art applied by skilled, Japanese artisans
- Hand tailored, like all quality, vintage kimonos. A garment such as this is a labour of love created by traditional craftsmanship
- Awase (lined) kimono
- Sash not included, for display purposes only
- 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
- **If shown with a sash, the sash is 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
- Note - The entire collar edge of a kimono is worn folded inwards, in half. Most collars need to be folded when the kimono is put on. Some have a press stud at the neck,to hold it in place, some are stitched already folded down.
- Please be aware that difffferent monitors display colour slightly differently. Therefore the colour in the photos and description is a guide onlyPlease be aware
Condition:
In very good condition - there is a little mark on the front between two figures. It's not terribly noticeable and may dry clean out. See photos, click them to see enlargements. Without this mark it would have been over double the price
Measurements
Sleeve end to sleeve end 126 cm
Length 163 cm
If shown modelled, the woman in the photos is 125 cm from wrist to wrist. The sash she is wearing with the kimono is not included, it's just to let you see it closed but kimonos do need an obi or wide sash to hold them closed.
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
Geisha & Samurai 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