Fuchsia Silk Kimono With Chrysanthemums (Vintage 1912-1945)
$298.00
- Age: Kimono from either the Taisho era (1912-1926) or the early Showa era (1926-1989)
- Fabric & Pattern: 100% silk. The silk has a soft, light hand. The pattern is a large scale 'kiku' (chrysanthemum) motif in a modernist style that is dyed with gold glazing. The lining is also a fine, soft silk
- Condition: Fair vintage condition. Please read details below
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- Size
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- Care
Kimono tend to have a long length due to how they are traditionally worn. Therefore, they can be full length for modern unconventional styling on taller people. Shorter people might need them hemmed if they plan to wear Kimono in a non-traditional style
- Length from back of neck to bottom of hem: 56 1/2" (143.5cm)
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Width from shoulder to shoulder seam: 22 1/2" (57cm) -
Width of sleeve with arms straight out at shoulder level & measured across the shoulders: 48" (122cm) - Circumference around hips: 40 1/4" (102cm)
- Vertical sleeve length: 24 3/4" (63cm)
- Condition: Fair vintage condition. There are flaws, but it is wearable! Please see all of the photos for details about imperfections . There are stains on the lining and on the exterior. The stains are not very noticeable when wearing the piece. There are tears in the lining. There are splotchy areas of fading of the fuchsia dye on the exterior. There are basting stitches along some of the seams. The basting stitches were done by the previous owner to preserve the garment for long term storage. You can wear the garment with the basting threads in place (if you are going non-traditional anyway). Otherwise, you can easily, though carefully, remove the basting threads yourself
- Vintage Garments: Though we do our best to accurately describe & photograph the condition of the garment, please only purchase if you can accept some imperfections inherent to vintage and antique textiles
- Storage: Store folded: How to Fold Kimono Place in a bureau away from extremes of humidity or dryness
- Freshening: Air outside for 1 1/2 to 2 hours on a dry day with good airflow
- Wrinkles: Proper folding and the above freshening procedure will help avoid wrinkles. Dry iron on silk setting using a pressing cloth between the silk and the iron
- Cleaning: Dry clean
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