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 the Early Showa Period (1926 - 1989), most likely the 1930's or 40's. This kurotomesode features a bold pattern of cypress fans outlined in delicate gold lame. The fans are decorated in various florals including plum blossoms (ume), peonies (botan) and chrysanthemums (kiku). This kimono also has five ginger crests.
I have inspected this kimono in detail, and there is only some minor damage; mostly just some small, spots on both the interior and the exterior. I have circled the damages in the photos above. Overall, I would rate this kurotomesode in excellent antique condition. There are no tears, holes or seam separations. This garment is 100% silk. The exterior is kinsha and the lining is likely habbotai.
MEASUREMENTS:
154cm - Long (Collar to Hem)
124cm - Arm span
60cm - Width across the back
132cm - Total width of skirt
64cm - 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 144cm (4'9") - 164cm (5'5") tall, with hips about 88cm (34.5") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.
This kimono is currently up for auction on Ebay: [link]
Its also up for sale in his Etsy shop: [link]
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I have inspected this kimono in detail, and there is only some minor damage; mostly just some small, spots on both the interior and the exterior. I have circled the damages in the photos above. Overall, I would rate this kurotomesode in excellent antique condition. There are no tears, holes or seam separations. This garment is 100% silk. The exterior is kinsha and the lining is likely habbotai.
MEASUREMENTS:
154cm - Long (Collar to Hem)
124cm - Arm span
60cm - Width across the back
132cm - Total width of skirt
64cm - 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 144cm (4'9") - 164cm (5'5") tall, with hips about 88cm (34.5") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.
This kimono is currently up for auction on Ebay: [link]
Its also up for sale in his Etsy shop: [link]
