- A komon kimono, with a design of Japanese people and scenes. Komon kimonos are intended for everyday wear and usually have an all-over repeat design.
- Silk
- Awashe (lined) kimono
- Komon kimonos are becoming steadily more rare and therefore also becoming collectable, This is because they are now rarely made, since very few people still wear kimonos daily, so there is little need for still making informal komon kimonos. Nowadays kimono makers tend to make only very formal, ornate styles of kimonos, for wear on special occasions, and summer, lightweight cotton yukata kimonos and not these day to day komon style ones. This means they are becoming fewer and fewer, so it is getting to be a case of get them while you still can.
- Made and bought in Japan
- Type: A komon kimono. 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, usually with an all-over repeat design. Komon kimonos and iro muji kimonos are becoming more and more rare as they are not made much anymore, since kimono makers tend to make only very formal, ornate kimonos and summer lightweight cotton yukata kimonos because very few people in Japan wear kimono all the time nowadays.
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 125cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 60cm
Length 152cm
Scenery & People 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