A kuro (black) tomesode kimono, with a rare design of takarabune (treasure ships) in rolling waves. It has 5 mon (crests). A garment such as this is a labour of love created by highly skilled traditional craftsmanship Quite a collectors' piece
Made of a very high quality silk
This kimono has a double lining, called a hiyoku-jitate, giving it a double layer at the edges and on the lower half. A heavy kimono, almost 2 kilos of pure silk. Entirely hand tailored, like all quality kimonos and haori
Sash/Belt not included - for display purposes only
Made in Japan
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. These are often a sign that the garment has never been used
Made in and bought from Japan
**If shown with a sash or accessories, they are 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 

Measurements approximately:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 128cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam (yuki) 60cm
Length 163cm
Weight 1.6 kilo
 
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wk603 - /09/06