- A pretty kimono, with fans, clouds and gosho guruma (imperial carriages) design, with gold urushi detailing, embroidery and gold kinkoma (couched embroidered outlining). Fully lined (awashe). I'm not certain if the outer fabric is silk or not but it is a beautiful fabric
- This is actually a girl's kimono but you see it below on a UK size 8 adult. Many women like this size and my sister wears kimonos of this size, without a sash, as coats
- Sash not included
- May have shitsuke, which is large, loose stitching put in to keep the edges beat during while not in use. They just get pulled out prior to wearing.
- Made and bought in Japan
Condition: Excellent - tiny mark on lining - see photos below
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 112cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 51cm
Length 131cm
Fans & Imperial Carriages
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