Vintage Black and Red Meisen Silk Kimono
$148.00
- Age: This Kimono is from the mid to late Showa era (1926-1989)
- Fabric & Pattern: 100% silk. Meisen silk has a crisp hand and is created using pre-dyed threads. The lining is cotton. Pattern of earthenware vessels
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Please read details below
- Complimentary Shipping: On all orders within the contiguous USA!
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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: 58 1/4" (148cm)
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Width from shoulder to shoulder seam: 23 3/4" (60cm) -
Width of sleeve with arms straight out at shoulder level & measured across the shoulders: 47 3/4" (121cm) - Circumference around hips: 42" (107cm)
- Vertical sleeve length: 18 3/4" (47.5cm)
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Please see all of the photos for details about imperfections. There are some stains on the lining
- 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 in a bureau away from extremes of humidity or dryness (e.g., not in the attic or basement) How To Fold & Storage Tips
- Freshening: Air outside for 1 1/2 to 2 hours on a dry day with good airflow, preferably on a kimono hanger
- Wrinkles: Proper storage and the above freshening procedure will help avoid wrinkles. If you must iron, do so on the lowest silk temperature setting, dry iron/no steam, and use a pressing cloth between the silk and the iron
- Cleaning: We recommend using a professional dry cleaner who has experience with fine vintage silk garments. Spot cleaning yourself is not recommended
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