- A stunning, kimono, with wonderfully stylised peacocks. The Japanese have such skill at stylising peacocks in magnificent ways, such as on this kimono. Peacocks are one of my favourite motifs on kimonos, I could never resist a kimono with peacocks. A garment such as this is a labour of love created by highly skilled traditional craftsmanship
- Late Showa era, circa late70s to early 80s.
- A houmongi kimono. Houmongi are visiting wear kimonos. The pattern continues over seams of houmongi kimonos. They are more formal than iro muji and komon and a bit more formal than tsukesage kimonos but less formal than tomesode
- An awase (lined) kimono
- Made in and bought from 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
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 128cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam (yuki) 61 cm
Sleeve depth 55cm
Length 156cm
wk505 - 08/11
Stylised Purple Peacocks 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