Description: Here in the Japanese Boro tradition of older garments marked by time, with some flaws that add character, this kimono is a delightful mystery because it has little documentation to help us know its past or its specifics. The only tag is in Japanese and seems to tell us that it should not be washed but that it can be ironed and possibly dry cleaned. Fabric content is 100% something for lining and shell. Nice and long – a true tunic or jacket. Fully lined, including sleeves, and finished beauifully. Lined kimono sleeves with underhanging flaps. Inside tie joins plum / purple lining to edge of kimono opening. Outside ties in contrasting fabrics are hand-stitched in a frog-type knot. The outer fabric and facings are a heavy weave in what feels like silk. The black and white grid pattern is an op-art eye-catcher with receding effect. The red fabric facings are heavy textured in a black/red cross-weave. Since a lot of older Japanese kimono fabric has some wool content this might have also. Especially since throughout the garment is marked by very tiny holes that hardly show even on the scanner as well as a few “nicks” or scrapes on red-fabric edges that might have been abraded. By contrast, the lining is a satin-y plum with some sheen and in pristine conditition. Size: OSFM Bust underarm to underarm across backj under sleeve opening: 25 Shoulder [slopes to form part of sleeve]: 27 Sleeve: 14 Waist: 25 Hip: 25 Length back of neckline to hem: 31 I hesitate to cut this up because it still looks super good with skinny pants. And it is just begging for someone clever to add appliqued patches and other bling. Watch for Fabric Museum to step in if you do not! Annette Gortz, Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Bauer, Boden, Bon Jours, Buchman, Buykud, CABi, Chalet, Coldwater Creek, Cornell, CP Shades, Flax Engelhart, Forever 21, Free People, Gimmicks, Graff, Gudrun Sjoden, H&M, I JOAH, J. Jill, Johnny Was, 3J, Karen Kane, Kimchi Blue, LAL, Lilith France, Lilly, LUBA, Lucky Brand, Lunn, Match Point, Mignon, Neesh, Norm Thompson, Oilily, Peterman, Ralph Lauren, Soft Surroundings, Sung, Wijnants, Willow, Y2K, Art To Wear Bohemian Boho Cottage Core Lagenlook
Price: 22 USD
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-11-20T05:57:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Unbranded
Color: multicolor, black, white, red, plum, purple
Style: Kimono
Material: silk, silk blend, unknown
Gender: women, men, unisex, adult
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
