- A lovely red kimono, with temari, mirror backs and flowers. Temari, also called mari, is a decorative ball, the intricate pattern made by winding dyed thread around it. Traditionally made by grandmothers for their grandchildren. Nowadays collected simply as beautiful objects for display.
- This is a smaller kimono, much loved and worn by my adult daughter, size 8-10, fastened with a simple wide belt, and worn open as a coat by my sister size 12-14. This type of kimono is particularly great for instant elegance when lounging at home.
- **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
- Synthetic textile
- Made in and bought from Japan
- An awase (lined) kimono
Condition:
Excellent
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 116cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam 51cm
Sleeve depth 74.5cm
Centre back to sleeve end (yukitake) 58cm
Length 129.5cm
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. 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 length. If shown modelled, the woman in the photos is 125 cm from wrist to wrist.
Temari 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