Silk Kimono With 'Genji-ko' Pattern (Vintage 1912-1945)
$139.00
- Age: From the Taisho era (1912-1926) or early Showa era 1926-1989)
- Fabric & Pattern: 100% silk exterior and lining. Pattern of a royal garden and clouds within a 'Genji-ko' (ancient Japanese incense game), which is dyed. The base textile has a woven damask 'hishi' (diamond) and flower pattern
- Condition: Very good 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
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Width of sleeve to sleeve across shoulders with arms straight out: 48 1/2" (123cm)
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Length from back of neck to bottom of hem: 60 3/4" (154cm)
- Width from shoulder to shoulder seam: 21 3/4" (55cm)
- Circumference around hips: 39" (99cm)
- Vertical sleeve length: 20" (51cm)
- Condition: Very good vintage condition. Please see all of the photos for details about imperfections . There are multiple stains on the lining. Near the top of outer front shoulder there is a spot. 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, but 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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