- A hakama ko furisode kimono (called a shita kimono, also called called hakama-ue in Japanese, meaning above hakama)
- This kimonos is short because it is designed to be worn with hakama on top but, as you can see, is gorgeous on its own
- It has lovely, deep ko furisode style sleeves (more information below about furisode sleeves.
- Here it is just displayed casually, in a contemporary way, with a simple sash belt, belt not included, for display only
- This can be worn as a kimono, a robe, a wrap dress or a coat
- Fully lined
- Hand washable. Wash by hand but you can spin excess water out in a washing machine but put it in a white pillowcase before putting in the machine, to ensure sleeves don't rip off in the machine. I use a bag clip to keep the pillowcase closed while in the washing machine. I have washed similar kimonos by machine in a pillowcase too but I will let you decide if you want to do a cool machine wash or a hand wash. I recommend hand washing and machine spinning to remove excess water before hanging to dry
- Made and bought in Japan
- Type: A ko-furisode kimono. Furisode means swinging sleeves, which, on furisode kimonos, are incredibly deep sleeves, and ko means small, so a ko-furisode is a furisode kimono with the shortest of the three lengths furisode sleeves come in, but they are still extremely deep and much deeper than a standard kimono's sleeves. They are usually hired nowadays as they are too expensive to own just for special occasions but even hiring one is incredibly expensive
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 132cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 64cm
Sleeve depth 74cm
Length 113cm
Blue Embroidered Short Hakama Kimono - L113
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