A black, tomesode kimono, with exceptional heavily embroidered long tailed birds. Lots of beautiful gold and silver in the embroidery. A prime quality kimono.
This kimono has 5 mon (crests) The mon are paulownia, also known as princess tree, said, in Japanese fable, to have the only branches that phoenix will perch on.
Pure silk inside and out
Awase (fully lined)
Sash/Belt not included - for display purposes only
May have shitsuke-ito stitching around the edge; shitsuke-ito is loose, temporary stitching that the Japanese put in to keep edges neat during storage, it just gets pulled out before wearing. This is often a sign that the garment has never been used
**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
Colour: Please be aware that different monitors display colour differently so the colour in the photos is a guide only

Condition: Excellent
 
To judge fit on you...
Check height:  Women can choose kimono that are longer than their height, as any excess material is then traditionally folded over at the waist (see below)
Check width: A kimono with a width that is at least 16” (40cm) greater than your hip size will fit perfectly, although if the width of the kimono is not at least 10” (25cm) greater than your hip size, your legs may be visible as you walk, there’s nothing wrong with that of course, but it’s not the traditional way
Sleeve length: 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
Adjusting the Length the traditional way
Pull up your kimono until the bottom reaches the correct length, then tie it in place round your waist with a ribbon or a koshi himo (kimono tie). Fold the excess material down over the tie. This fold-over is called ohashiori and is always present on women's kimonos. Fasten an obi or wide belt or sash around the waist, over the top of the folded over fabric, which usually shows below
 
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 129cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 64.5cm
Length 163cm
The woman in the photos is 125 cm from wrist to wrist. kimonos are of wrap-over adjustable fit,  so fit a range of sizes 
I can't really advise anyone on the fit. Please judge from the measurements given
 
 
 
 
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wk450/04/07