- Although displayed in the photos on a UK size 8 mannequin, so suitable for someone of that size, this is actually a girl's shichi-go-san kimono. Girls traditionally wear these with very big tucks tacked into the shoulders and a big fold-over of fabric at the waist, which makes them much narrower and shorter, but without those tucks and folds they are a good size for an adult size 8, like in the shown in the photos. On a young girl it will be full length, on a woman it will be shorter. My adult daughter has several of this type of kimono and loves how bright and uplifting it feels to wear them and how easy tey are to wear with a simple, wide belt or sash. Elasticated belts are perfect for a quick transformation from casual wear to instant elegance. (I have some wide belts available on the site, for easy wearing of kimonos).
- Type: Shown on an adult mannequin, UK size 8 and 155cm tall. This is actually a girl's kimono but is lovely on an adult.
- Synthetic fabric
- Awase (lined)
- May have white shitsuke (basting stitches) around some edges, on the outside of the garment. These are simply to keep it neat during storage and just get pulled out before use
- 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
- Made in Japan
Condition:
Excellent - I think this is unused.
Measurements:
Sleeve ends 114cm
Sleeve seams 50cm
Length 129.5cm
wk1102/1210
Gosho Guruma on Dark Teal
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