$180.00
This rust red, raw silk Kimono from Kyoto features rust red, almost-black blue, gold and sand Camellia motifs.
Aka Tsubaki translates as Red Camellia - Japan is famous for its many beautiful varieties and as this flower represents the coming of spring and new life.
Wear as a long jacket, robe or as intended - wrapped with an Obi or traditional sash.
Unlined.
Immaculate condition.
Note - Please Read before purchase:
Kimonos are generally made, for wearing traditionally tied with an Obi sash, on smaller framed, not too tall bodies - however if worn as an open jacket there is generally enough room in the sleeve area and in length to be worn by several sizes larger and taller than originally intended. However there is no guarantee it will sit perfectly on your body shape. Let's call it freestyle!
As we take every measure to ensure you are advised of the correct sizing prior to purchase - we ask you to please be aware that we don't refund for garments chosen in error. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any queries regarding dimensions before purchase.
All vintage and antique kimono and haori were hand made. Therefore you may see some loose, temporary stitches around edges of sleeves, hems and collars on our kimonos. These stitches, called shitsuke ito, are kept in place to assist the valuable kimono in retaining its shape and alignment. In Japan the stitches are normally removed before wearing then restitched again after cleaning and before storage, for the same reasons as above. We like the look of authenticity they bring so feel free to retain them if you like, or remove them before wearing.
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Length (shoulder to hem)
1m 56 cm
Neck to sleeve width
63cm
Length of sleeve hang ( top to bottom )
49cm
Width across back
62cm
*Total width (measured under arms)
(back panel plus right and left front panels)
62 + 31 + 31 = 124cm
*Please note that the above measurement is purely fabric and does not take into account overlapping when worn traditionally
Dry Clean Only
Ideally you should clean your silk kimono as little as possible to keep it in top condition. Please try to avoid using lotions or oily perfumes when you wear it. Also make sure your hands are clean as sticky or greasy fingers and Kimono don't play well together!
Air your kimono after wearing by hanging on a kimono hanger or extra wide coat-hanger.
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This antique hanhaba (half width) style Obi from the Meiji period (1868–1912) features a famous trio seen in Japanese history and culture - Pinetrees, Plum blossom and Bamboo.
These good luck symbols often seen in Japanese art, tableware (ceramics and lacquerware) and traditional clothing around the New Year and affectionately referred to as the 3 'Friends of Winter'. The pine represents courage, the bamboo upstanding character and the plum blossom symbolises purity. What better concept for moving forward into a new year.
We've put some light into these images for you to see the detail however the obi itself is quite demure as was the fashion of time and the colour has become a little muted due to exposure to light and air at various stages throughout the last century or more - as you might expect in an antique piece. Unfortunately we don't know the actual age of this Obi but it was woven sometime in the Meiji era - ageing it somewhere between 100 - 149 years (in 2017).
The base colour is dark gold which catches in the light and the pattern features greens from pine needle to olive, pinkish tones and white.
Condition
Given its antique status this beautiful piece is in very good condition - there are a couple of small areas where the weaving has unravelled slightly (see image 3) - which we think adds character and a sense of history. We highly recommend this obi for display purposes only - in order to preserve its beauty.
Note - Please Read before purchase:
As we take every measure to ensure you are advised of the correct sizing and condition prior to purchase - we ask you to please be aware that we don't refund for Obi chosen in error. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any queries before purchase.
All vintage and antique obi were hand made.
Length
386cm
Width
15cm
Dry Clean Only
We suggest avoiding cleaning if possible - if you absolutely must - you can try dry cleaning but do be aware there is a risk of damage. This piece should be handled with utmost care and respect.
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