- A exquisite, yellow silk kimono, adorned with flowers and Gosho Guruma (Imperial Carriages). The photos really do not do this kimono justice at all. The design on it is beautiful.
- This is a smaller kimono, much loved and worn by my adult daughter, size 8-10, fastened with a simple wide belt, and worn open as a coat by my sister size 12-14. This type of kimono is particularly great for instant elegance when lounging at home.
- Sash not included
- Made in and bought from Japan
- An awase (lined) kimono
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 114cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 50cm
Sleeve depth 74cm
Centre back to sleeve end (yukitake) 57cm
Length 133cm
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. 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. If shown modelled, the woman in the photos is 125 cm from wrist to wrist.
Gosho Guruma - Yellow Silk 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