Midsummer Night
This is an ANTIQUE Japanese Kurotomesode. Kurotomesode are formal kimono for married women. Nowadays they are mostly worn by the mother of the bride at weddings. This kimono likely originates in Taisho Period (1912 - 1926). This kurotomesode features a very subtle but graceful pattern of bellflowers and summer grasses bending in the breeze. It is made from ro silk; a light weight, perforated silk for summer wear. It also comes complete with a hiyoku; a second layer around the hem and collar to create a layering effect when the garment is worn. This kimono has five ivy crests.
I have inspected this kimono in detail, there are only a few small, faint marks on the exterior. However, hiyoku has a lot of discolouration on it. Overall, I would rate this kurotomesode in good to excellent antique condition. This garment is 100% silk. Damage photos will be posted shortly.
MEASUREMENTS:
149cm - Long (Collar to Hem)
122cm - Arm span
58cm - Width across the back
124cm - Total width of skirt
49cm - Sleeve drop
SIZING:
If you are unsure of how to interpret the kimono's size it is important to know that the length (collar - hem) should be approximately 10cm longer to 10cm shorter than the wearer's overall height (longer is better). This is because the excess length will be folded up at the waist. Meanwhile, the skirt should wrap around the hips a full 1.5 times. The armspan should also reach wrist to wrist on the wearer. In this case, the kimono will ideally fit a woman about 139cm (4'7") - 159cm (5'3") tall, with hips about 83cm (32.5") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.
Midsummer Night
This is an ANTIQUE Japanese Kurotomesode. Kurotomesode are formal kimono for married women. Nowadays they are mostly worn by the mother of the bride at weddings. This kimono likely originates in Taisho Period (1912 - 1926). This kurotomesode features a very subtle but graceful pattern of bellflowers and summer grasses bending in the breeze. It is made from ro silk; a light weight, perforated silk for summer wear. It also comes complete with a hiyoku; a second layer around the hem and collar to create a layering effect when the garment is worn. This kimono has five ivy crests.
I have inspected this kimono in detail, there are only a few small, faint marks on the exterior. However, hiyoku has a lot of discolouration on it. Overall, I would rate this kurotomesode in good to excellent antique condition. This garment is 100% silk. Damage photos will be posted shortly.
MEASUREMENTS:
149cm - Long (Collar to Hem)
122cm - Arm span
58cm - Width across the back
124cm - Total width of skirt
49cm - Sleeve drop
SIZING:
If you are unsure of how to interpret the kimono's size it is important to know that the length (collar - hem) should be approximately 10cm longer to 10cm shorter than the wearer's overall height (longer is better). This is because the excess length will be folded up at the waist. Meanwhile, the skirt should wrap around the hips a full 1.5 times. The armspan should also reach wrist to wrist on the wearer. In this case, the kimono will ideally fit a woman about 139cm (4'7") - 159cm (5'3") tall, with hips about 83cm (32.5") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.