A  Showa period, Japanese, silk tomesode kimono, with magnificent, bigfolding fans design. Lovely touches of gold lacquer detailing. The detail in the textile art is breathtaking
This kimono has 5 mon (white crests), the mon are Japanese ginger
Extremely high quality. A garment such as this is a labour of love created by highly skilled traditional craftsmanship
Fully lined in silk, with a double lining (hiyoku-jitate) at the bottom and round the edge, to give the impression of layers without the overheating created by wearing multiple layers of silk kimono
Made in and bought from Japan
**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

Condition:
Excellent - some minor marks on lining; little black marks and, along the inner white edge of he collar lining, some foxing (see photo). Foxing does not weaken the silk, it is just a patina from age and storage in humid conditions, such as the japanese summer. 

Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 132 cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 64cm
Length 169cm
Weight 1.8 kilo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
wk1104/12/06