Fluttering Butterflies
This is a VINTAGE Japanese Houmongi. Houmongi are semi-formal kimono that can be worn by both married and unmarried women. They are characterized by artfully arranged patterns that flow seamlessly across the garment's seams. This kimono likely originates in the late Showa Period (1926-1989). It displays a cheerful pattern of flowers and fluttering butterflies on a gradated background. Golden threads woven into the fabric create a glittering effect around some of the patterned portions.
I have inspected this kimono in detail, and there are some faint spot on the exterior. Damages can be seen in the photos above. Overall, I would rate this kimono as being in excellent vintage condition. There are no tears, holes or seam separations. This garment is 100% silk.
MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 167cm
Arm Span: 137cm
Width Across Back: 63cm
Total Width of Skirt: 137cm
Sleeve Drop: 51.5cm
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 157cm (5'2") - 177cm (5'10") tall, with hips about 91cm (36") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.
Etsy: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1164947814/fluttering-butterflies...
Fluttering Butterflies
This is a VINTAGE Japanese Houmongi. Houmongi are semi-formal kimono that can be worn by both married and unmarried women. They are characterized by artfully arranged patterns that flow seamlessly across the garment's seams. This kimono likely originates in the late Showa Period (1926-1989). It displays a cheerful pattern of flowers and fluttering butterflies on a gradated background. Golden threads woven into the fabric create a glittering effect around some of the patterned portions.
I have inspected this kimono in detail, and there are some faint spot on the exterior. Damages can be seen in the photos above. Overall, I would rate this kimono as being in excellent vintage condition. There are no tears, holes or seam separations. This garment is 100% silk.
MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 167cm
Arm Span: 137cm
Width Across Back: 63cm
Total Width of Skirt: 137cm
Sleeve Drop: 51.5cm
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 157cm (5'2") - 177cm (5'10") tall, with hips about 91cm (36") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.
Etsy: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1164947814/fluttering-butterflies...