A geisha’s, silk, Antique kimono. A kimono that the geisha would have worn on formal occasions, with 5 paulownia mon (crests). The pattern has huge, decorative thread spools, winding water, blossom and a beautiful girl
The pattern continues on the inside of the fronts, something only seen on the best, most expensive kimonos, as this area isn't even seen, except perhaps just a tiny hint of it on the inside of the left front as it flicks very slightly open when the geisha walks in little steps
A rare, collector’s item. This will have cost many thousands of pounds when new, even way back when it was made
Silk
Fully lined
Made and bought in 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
Kimono collars are worn folded in, in half, at the neck.
Kimono Fronts: Kimonos are worn with left front on top of right, by both men and women. The Japanese use the phrase phrase, ‘left over rice’, to remember this
 

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Condition:
Good – there are some marks, including a noticeable one on the patterned area that would have been hidden by the waist fold-over and obi sash (see 2nd last photo of it below). This is an antique garment, though. It would be almost double the price if less marked and even more if perfect. Still ideal for display. A rare, collector’s item

Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 130cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 65cm
Length 154cm
Weight approx. 1.5 kilo

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.