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Women's Kimono

Antique Kimono Komon, Shibori, WK73.

Pattern: Komon kimono with Sou-Shibori tie-dyed patterns of scrolled vines and leaves. The background is purple-blue or
blue-purple, depending on your point of view. The 'white' lines you see in the pattern are actually silver in reality; the
reflectiveness of them photographed as white.
Comments: Komon is a casual, "fine pattern" Kimono with a small, repeated pattern throughout the garment. This style
may be worn as casual daily wear, or dressed up with a formal obi for a restaurant. Both married and unmarried women
may wear komon.

WK73 Shibori Kimono $95.00
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent
Color: Purple
Size:
•Length: 138cm (54.3inches)
•Width: 126cm (49.6inches)
•Sleeve: 49cm (19.3inches)
•Shoulder: 62cm (24.4inches)

WK72 Vintage Japanese Kimono Houmongi.
Pattern: Light green background, dark green net patterns on left side and sleeves.
Comments: This one is Tsukesage Houmongi and more simple in design than standard Houmongi. The rank is slightly higher than Muji kimono; the Tsukesage Houmongi may be worn by both married and unmarried women.

WK72 Green Kimono $75.00
Material Silk
Condition: Excellent
Color: Light Green
Size:
Length: 62 1/2"
Wrist to wrist: 52"
Sleeve drop: 19 1/4"
Body width: 26"

WK71 Antique Japanese Kimono Yukata.
Pattern: Women's Yukata with multicolor and white flowers on an indigo blue ground.
Comments: Wonderful summer addition to your kimono or western wardrobe.

WK71 Yukata $65.00
Material: Cotton
Condition: Excellent condition
Color: Indigo
Size:
•Length: 58"
•Wrist to wrist: 51"
•Sleeve drop: 17 1/4"
•Body width : 24 1/2"

WK70 Antique Japanese Kimono Yukata.
Pattern: Women's Yukata with a design of the flowers on a navy blue ground.
Comments: Red, yellow, green and orange with impressions of circles in white make this one colorful while the cotton makes it comfortable!

WK70 Yukata $65.00
Material: Cotton
Condition: Excellent
Color: Navy blue
Size:
•Length: 57 1/2"
•Wrist to wrist: 50 1/2"
•Sleeve drop: 17"
•Body width: 24 1/2" 

SOLD WK69 Antique Japanese Iromuji Kimono, Royal Blue.

Pattern: Solid royal blue Rinzu (brocade) silk with a single family crest at the center back.
Comments: Iromuji Kimono are perfect for practicing Chanoyu, or Tea Ceremony. This beautiful blue is set off by the red hakake inside; the doura is off white. Nicely soft with good weight and movement, somewhat longer and more formal somehow than some of the other Iromuji.

WK69 Iromuji Kimono $85.00
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent
Color: Royal Blue
Size:
•Wrist to wrist: 53"
•Body Width: 23 1/2"
•Sleeve Drop: 20"
•Length: 63"

WK68 Antique Japanese Iromuji Kimono, Wine Rinzu.

Pattern: Rinzu (brocaded) woodgrain pattern in the solid wine color silk.
Comments: Iromuji Kimono are perfect for practicing Chanoyu, or Tea Ceremony. This one has a matching hakake and eggshell doura, nice weight and movement; the classic look that always serves.

WK68 Iromuji Kimono $75.00
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent
Color:
Size:
•Wrist to wrist: 51"
•Body Width: 23 1/2"
•Sleeve Drop: 19"
•Length: 59 1/4"

SOLD WK67 Antique Japanese Iromuji Kimono, Mauve Kinsha.

Pattern: No brocade or pattern, just the slight crepe of Kinsha.
Comments: Iromuji Kimono are perfect for practicing Chanoyu, or Tea Ceremony. This kimono has a white liner with a dyed hemline. Good weight and graceful movement.

WK67 Iromuji Kimono $75.00
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent
Color:
Size:
•Wrist to wrist: 54"
•Body Width: 26 1/2"
•Sleeve Drop: 19"
•Length: 63"

SOLD WK66 Antique Japanese Iromuji Kimono, Dusty Blue Rinzu.

Pattern: Vertical woven pattern gives an illusion of rain on a window. Solid color Iromuji in Rinzu (brocaded) silk.
Comments: Iromuji Kimono are perfect for practicing Chanoyu, or Tea Ceremony. Matching hakake, eggshell doura, the silk has good weight and movement.

WK66 Iromuji Kimono $75.00
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent
Color:
Size:
•Wrist to wrist: 52"
•Body Width: 24"
•Sleeve Drop: 18 1/2"
•Length: 60 1/2"

WK65 Antique Japanese Iromuji Kimono, Royal Purple.

Pattern:
Comments: Iromuji Kimono are perfect for practicing Chanoyu, or Tea Ceremony. This is a solid plainweave in a nice Royal Purple. The liner has age spotting; this is not significant since it will not be seen when the kimono is worn. The hakake compliments the shell color.

WK65 Iromuji Kimono $75.00
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent
Color: Indigo
Size:
•Wrist to wrist: 52"
•Body Width: 22 3/4"
•Sleeve Drop: 17 1/4"
•Length: 59"

WK64 Antique Japanese Iromuji Kimono, Rose Pink Rinzu.

Pattern: Rinzu (brocaded) floral on solid pink ground.
Comments: Iromuji Kimono are perfect for practicing Chanoyu, or Tea Ceremony. The silk has nice gloss and excellent weight and movement. Offwhite doura, hakake is somewhat darker than the shell color.

WK64 Iromuji Kimono $75.00
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent
Color:
Size:
•Wrist to wrist: 50"
•Body Width: 22 1/2"
•Sleeve Drop: 18 1/2"
•Length: 56 3/4"

SOLD WK63 Antique Japanese Kimono Houmongi, Orange & Cream.

Very unusual, extremely nice Houmongi kimono!  The small details in French Blue and in black are the perfect accents to the left-side cream and right-side orange of this beautiful piece.  This can be worn for Chanoyu, but you must plan your ceremony with the vertical division of color in mind; you must decide which side of the kimono is presented to your guests.   

WK63 Orange/Cream Houmongi $125.00

Pattern: Houmongi kimono. Striking vertical color division, the chrysanthemums are depicted on the orange half, the plum blossoms on the cream with batik half.
Comments: Houmongi translates to 'visiting wear.' Characterized by patterns that flow over the shoulders, seams and sleeves, Houmongi rank a bit higher than the Tsukesage. Houmongi may be worn by both married and unmarried women. This is unused and still has the basting threads at the sleeves. It is in excellent condition.
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent Condition.
Color: Orange & Cream
Size:
•Length: 155cm (61inches)
•Width: 126cm (49.6inches)
•Sleeve: 53cm (20.9inches)
•Shoulder: 62cm (24.4inches)

SOLD WK62 Antique Japanese Kimono Muji Purple.

An unusual single crest adorns the back of this lovely purple silk Muji Kimono.  Anyone can wear this garment; that means you too! 

WK62 Purple Muji Kimono $75.00

Pattern: Muji (plain) kimono, no pattern on the fabric.
Comments: Iromuji Kimono, single-colored kimono that may be worn by married and unmarried women. They are mainly worn to tea ceremonies. The dyed silk has no differently colored patterns, but there is a single crest at the back. This is unused; still has the basting threads left at the sleeves. It is in excellent condition.
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent Condition, Unused
Color: Purple
Size:
•Length: 159cm (62.6inches)
•Width: 126cm (49.6inches)
•Sleeve: 59cm (23.2inches)
•Shoulder: 60CM (23.6inches)

SOLD WK61 Antique Japanese Kimono Muji French Blue.

These single color kimono are always very popular due to their versatility.  This is that dusty shade of blue often referred to as French Blue; delightful garment! 

WK61 French Blue Muji Kimono $75.00

Pattern: Muji plain kimono, no pattern on the fabric.
Comments: Iromuji Kimono, single-colored kimono that may be worn by married and unmarried women. They are mainly worn to tea ceremonies. The dyed silk has no patterns. It is in excellent condition.
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent Condition
Color: French (dusty tone) blue
Size:
•Length: 145cm (57.1inches)
•Width: 126cm (49.6inches)
•Sleeve: 46cm (18.1inches)
•Shoulder: 62cm (24.4inches)

SOLD WK60 Antique Japanese Kimono Yukata, Black w/Roses.

Interesting weave of cotton with subtle vertical lines; the pattern is printed.  This is a real beauty! 

WK60 Woman's Yukata, Roses $65.00

Pattern: Woman's Yukata with a design of roses on a black background.
Comments: Red and white roses with green leaves take up all the available space on this very nice black yukata. It is in excellent condition.
Material: Cotton
Condition: Excellent
Color: Black w/Red, White, Green
Size:
•Length: 163cm (64.2inches)
•Width: 136cm (53.5inches)
•Sleeve: 49cm (19.3inches)
•Shoulder: 66cm (26inches)

SOLD WK59 Antique Japanese Kimono Yukata, Indigo w/Butterflies.

Lovely pattern of graceful butterflies on this dyed yukata; unlined of course.  Cotton means you can take care of it at home instead of sending it out to be cleaned! 

WK59 Woman's Yukata, Butterflies $65.00

Pattern: Woman's Yukata with a design of butterflies. Dyed Edo komon (pattern of small white circles) cover the indigo blue background and purple-pink butterflies are scattered on top.
Comments: Summer cotton kimono for festivals or just relaxing at home. It is in excellent condition.
Material: Cotton
Condition: Excellent Condition
Color: Indigo w/White & Purplish Pink
Size:
•Length: 150cm (59inches)
•Width: 126cm (49.6inches)
•Sleeve: 46cm (18.1inches)
•Shoulder: 60CM (23.6inches) 

SOLD WK58 Antique Kimono Furisode, Bright Blue, Plum Blossoms.

Pattern: Furisode kimono with flowers and vases. The
multicolored flowers and blossoms are strewn across the surface; some seem to be hiding black vases that look like they are made of wrought iron.
Comments: Furisode literally translates as "swinging sleeves." Furisode is the most formal kimono for unmarried women. There is some slight cosmetic residue on the collar. Here are your specs:

WK58 $125.00
Material: Silk
Condition: Very Good
Color: Bright Blue
Size: •Length: 160cm (63inches)
•Width: 130cm (51.2inches)
•Sleeve: 112cm (36.6inches)
•Shoulder: 64cm (25.2inches)

SOLD WK57 Antique Kimono Hitoe Ro. 

Soft Ro silk kimono in black, it is hitoe, meaning unlined.  There is backing at the collar strip and the rest of it is sheer Ro with the typical lateral weave.  Three crests make it more formal, and it is ready for you to wear.  Here are your specs: 

WK57 $55.00
Material: Ro Silk
Condition: Excellent
Size:
•Length: 149.9cm (59 inches)
•Width: 129.5cm (51 inches)
•Sleeve: 45.7cm (18 inches)
•Shoulder: 58.4cm (23 inches) 

SOLD WK56 Antique Kimono Iromuji, Pink Rinzu, Single Crest.

Here is a lovely pink Muji kimono in Rinzu (jacquard) silk.  The crest is 'climbing wisteria' and the Rinzu pattern is one of clouds and diamond shapes.  As you know, Iromuji kimono may be worn by married women as well as the unmarried woman and these are most often worn for tea ceremonies.  For occasions such as those, the kimono may have a brocaded pattern, but may have no additional colors.  This one still has shitsuke; either unused or evidence of a recent cleaning.  Here are your specs: 

WK56 $75.00
Material: Rinzu Silk
Condition: Excellent, Unused
Size:
•Length: 153cm (60.2inches)
•Width: 126cm (49.6inches)
•Sleeve: 49cm (19.3inches)
•Shoulder: 62cm (24.4inches) 

WK55 Antique Kimono Houmongi, Brilliant Blue.

Be quick; you know that blues this bright do not last long on my site or in my shop!  Beautiful, beautiful kimono, this is houmongi, which translates as 'visiting wear' and they are slightly more formal that Tsukesage.  The garment is appropriate for the married or unmarried woman.  Houmongi will have pattern on shoulder, sleeve and crossing the center back seam; all of this is visible above.  The bright colors represent overlapping waves on the blue sea of the background.  Here are your specs:

WK55 $95.00
Material: Silk
Condition: Excellent; very small stains (noruki) on lining near neckline.
Size:
•Length: 147cm (57.9inches)
•Width: 126cm (49.6inches)
•Sleeve: 56cm (22inches)
•Shoulder: 60CM (23.6inches)   

WK52 Antique Kimono Komon, Fan Frames on White Silk.

The pattern of tiny dots and seemingly random white lines serves as the backdrop to the fan shaped frames of rust/red, green and blue on this soft silk kimono.  The doura is dip-dyed around the edge, and just to clarify, the lining is cream colored silk, not discolored white silk.  Excellent condition, here are your specs:

WK52     $65.00
Silk
Excellent Condition
Size:
•Length: 144cm (56.7inches)
•Width: 124cm (48.8inches)
•Sleeve: 48cm (18.9inches)
•Shoulder: 62cm (24.4inches)

SOLD WK51 Antique Kimono Minimalist Deco Grey on Cream Silk.

Very interesting kimono!  It is Houmoungi, which is a kimono to wear while visiting people, and is suitable for married or unmarried women.  There is a very small age stain on the back of the left sleeve; it simply would not photograph so I gave up, but it is not a distracting thing.  I really like the small amount of pattern on this one, and I like the very subtle colors; truly an unusual garment in every way!  Here are your specs: 

WK51     $75.00
Silk
Very Good condition
Size:
•Length: 155cm (61inches)
•Width: 132cm (52inches)
•Sleeve: 50cm (19.7inches)
•Shoulder: 64cm (25.2inches)

SOLD WK44 Antique Kimono Tomesode, Embroidered Phoenix.

So pretty; the phoenix in flight is embroidered, as is most of the rest of the design that you see here.  The liner is entirely white and the kimono is in excellent condition.  Specifics are: 

WK44 $85.00
Length: 61.4"
Wrist to wrist: 51.2"
Sleeve drop: 19.75"
Body width: 25.25"  

WK41 Antique Kimono Komon, Pink & Green Blocks.

This is a pretty piece, cheerful and busy, but with an odd sort of dignity too.  Peach colored hakake below white doura, the kimono is over all in good shape.  It measures wrist to wrist 49", body width 21 1/2" sleeve drop 19 1/2", length 60".  It is $65.00.   

WK40 Antique Kimono Dark Blue With Kanji.

Actually a stage costume, this kimono is synthetic fabric with a wonderful touch and unusual texture which I tried to capture in the pictures second row right and third row both right and left.  They symbols are those for 'day' and 'literacy.'  This one borders on the houmongi category, as the pattern crosses the side seam at the hemline of the garment, shown in the picture bottom row left.  White doura and steely blue hakake blend well with the shell and make this a quiet dignified garment that still has some sparkle due to the gold spray.  Excellent condition, it measures wrist to wrist 48". body width 24 1/2", sleeve drop 19 1/2", length 63".  It is $85.00.    

WK33 Vintage Black Silk Kimono, White Liner, Single Crest (Mon).

Heavy crepe silk shell, single crest embroidered at the center of the back shoulder.  The doura is white, the hakake is black, and this one is in excellent condition.  I believe this one is a kimono for a woman to do housework in; the sleeve drops are noticeably shorter and rounded at the outer lower corners.  It measures wrist to wrist 47", body width 22", sleeve drop 14 1/2" and length is 54 3/4".  It is $55.00.