Subtle Weaving Details
This is a VINTAGE Japanese Komon. Komon are informal kimono worn at home and about town. They are essentially the jeans and t-shirt combo of the kimono world. This kimono likely originates in the mid to late Showa Period (1926 - 1989), likely the 1970's. This piece has a very subtle woven pattern. The detail photos show the actual colour of this kimono best.
I have inspected this kimono in detail, and it has a few minor stains on the interior, but the exterior is clean. Overall, I would rate this kimono in good vintage condition. There are no tears or seam separations. This garment can be worn. I believe this garment is 100% silk. The exterior seems to be omeshi silk (a high quality ikat textile), while the lining is likely habbotai.
MEASUREMENTS:
151cm - Long (Collar to Hem)
124cm - Arm span
59cm - Width across the back
137cm - 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 141cm (4'8") - 161cm (5'3") tall, with hips about 91cm (36") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.
Subtle Weaving Details
This is a VINTAGE Japanese Komon. Komon are informal kimono worn at home and about town. They are essentially the jeans and t-shirt combo of the kimono world. This kimono likely originates in the mid to late Showa Period (1926 - 1989), likely the 1970's. This piece has a very subtle woven pattern. The detail photos show the actual colour of this kimono best.
I have inspected this kimono in detail, and it has a few minor stains on the interior, but the exterior is clean. Overall, I would rate this kimono in good vintage condition. There are no tears or seam separations. This garment can be worn. I believe this garment is 100% silk. The exterior seems to be omeshi silk (a high quality ikat textile), while the lining is likely habbotai.
MEASUREMENTS:
151cm - Long (Collar to Hem)
124cm - Arm span
59cm - Width across the back
137cm - 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 141cm (4'8") - 161cm (5'3") tall, with hips about 91cm (36") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.