Embroidered Fans
This is a VINTAGE Japanese Kurotomesode. Kurotomesode are formal kimono for married women. Nowadays they are mostly worn by the mother of the bride at weddings. This piece likely originates in the Showa Period (1926 - 1989). It displays a pattern of embroidered fans and various florals.
I have inspected this kimono in detail and there is minimal damage as can be seen in the photos above. There are some faint scuffs on the exterior, some faint patina and a small pull to the embroidery. Overall I would rate this kimono in excellent vintage condition. This kimono is 100% silk.
MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 153cm
Arm Span: 124cm
Width Across Back: 59cm
Total Width of Skirt: 133cm
Sleeve Drop: 48.5cm
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 143cm (4'8") - 163cm (5'4") tall, with hips about 89cm (35") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.
Embroidered Fans
This is a VINTAGE Japanese Kurotomesode. Kurotomesode are formal kimono for married women. Nowadays they are mostly worn by the mother of the bride at weddings. This piece likely originates in the Showa Period (1926 - 1989). It displays a pattern of embroidered fans and various florals.
I have inspected this kimono in detail and there is minimal damage as can be seen in the photos above. There are some faint scuffs on the exterior, some faint patina and a small pull to the embroidery. Overall I would rate this kimono in excellent vintage condition. This kimono is 100% silk.
MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 153cm
Arm Span: 124cm
Width Across Back: 59cm
Total Width of Skirt: 133cm
Sleeve Drop: 48.5cm
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 143cm (4'8") - 163cm (5'4") tall, with hips about 89cm (35") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.