- A very high quality, red kimono, with decorative spools design. This is a traditional and popular design representing ornamental spools of thread, where the thread is dyed in such a way that, when wound onto the spools, it creates the pretty pattern on the spools.
- The woman in the photo is UK size 8-10 and about 555cm tall. On someone taller it would be shorter and on a larger size would overlap less. It looks beautiful on a UK size 12-14 when worn open as a coat. It is actually a girl's kimono but, as you can see, is great on an adult and not as long as adult ones, it's a size and length my UK size 14 sister likes best in her kimonos, which she wears as coats and some as house robes.
- Made and bought in Japan
- A (cho-furisode) kimono
- Awase (lined)
- Sash not included, for display only
- Pure silk, inside and out
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 119cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 56cm
- Length 135cm
Decorative Spools Red 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