Stripes and Shippo
This is an ANTIQUE Japanese Large Patterned Komon with Chuu Furisode length sleeves. Komon are informal kimono worn at home and about town. They are essentially the jeans and t-shirt combo of the kimono world. The smaller the pattern on a komon, the more casual it is. This one has a rather large pattern, so it's a less casual piece. It also has long sleeves which also increase the formality a little bit. This kimono likely originates in the Taisho Period (1912 - 1926). It features a very striking geometric pattern. The kimono is also made from ro; a type of perforated, semi-transparent silk worn during the heat of summer.
I have inspected this kimono in detail, and there there is some generalized patina all over the light coloured areas. There are also some prominent dye spots on the interior of the kimono - though these will not be visible when worn and are most likely a default of the manufacturing process. Otherwise I would rate this kimono to be in average to good antique condition. I believe this garment is 100% silk.
MEASUREMENTS:
147cm - Long (Collar to Hem)
126cm - Arm span
60cm - Width across the back
127cm - Total width of skirt
74cm - 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 137cm (4'6") - 157cm (5'2") tall, with hips about 85cm (33.5") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.
This piece is currently up for sale in my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/735697036/stripes-and-shippo-anti...
It's also up for auction on Ebay:: www.ebay.ca/itm/293309051200?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&am...
Stripes and Shippo
This is an ANTIQUE Japanese Large Patterned Komon with Chuu Furisode length sleeves. Komon are informal kimono worn at home and about town. They are essentially the jeans and t-shirt combo of the kimono world. The smaller the pattern on a komon, the more casual it is. This one has a rather large pattern, so it's a less casual piece. It also has long sleeves which also increase the formality a little bit. This kimono likely originates in the Taisho Period (1912 - 1926). It features a very striking geometric pattern. The kimono is also made from ro; a type of perforated, semi-transparent silk worn during the heat of summer.
I have inspected this kimono in detail, and there there is some generalized patina all over the light coloured areas. There are also some prominent dye spots on the interior of the kimono - though these will not be visible when worn and are most likely a default of the manufacturing process. Otherwise I would rate this kimono to be in average to good antique condition. I believe this garment is 100% silk.
MEASUREMENTS:
147cm - Long (Collar to Hem)
126cm - Arm span
60cm - Width across the back
127cm - Total width of skirt
74cm - 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 137cm (4'6") - 157cm (5'2") tall, with hips about 85cm (33.5") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.
This piece is currently up for sale in my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/735697036/stripes-and-shippo-anti...
It's also up for auction on Ebay:: www.ebay.ca/itm/293309051200?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&am...