All of these are in A condition (exterior), so they're great to wear for formal occasions. The linings have varying amounts of staining, with some having no stains and others being completely stained.
This box includes five women's kimonos. Three of which are komon and two are houmongis. All of these are silk. The ages range from the 1960s to the 1990s.
1. Maroon with white, yellow, and green igeta pattern, woven in the tsumugi style (dyed then woven), raw silk. 1960s or earlier. Lining has been replaced at least twice.
2. Light red and white stripes. 1990s
3. Light brown with metallic paint, houmongi. Unused (deadstock). 1990s
4. White with red leaves and waves in clouds, dark red leaves were made using shibori (traditional Japanese tie dye). Unused (deadstock). 1990s
5. Pink houmongi with wedding carts (goshoguruma). 1990s
Cleaning:
Dry Clean Only!
Air outside on a dry day a couple times a year.
Shipping:
The cost of shipping is based on your location and what options are available.
Each bulk set is packaged to fit in the 80cm/5kg UPS box to maximize savings on shipping. If you order additional items along with a bulk set, you may be presented with shipping via cargo ship and the 100cm/10kg UPS box options. If you select UPS, we may ship in multiple boxes to save on shipping and will refund you any excess shipping fees.
It will likely be a simpler process if you purchase each express box separately.
Contact us if shipping is not available to your location.
Quality Rank (Outer Fabric):
S = Near Mint Condition, No signs of aging, staining, or wear.
A = A very small amount of staining or aging can be seen, such as one or two age spots.
B = Signs of use and a few small stains or many tiny stains (such as dots from aging).
C = Stains are easy to spot, large, and/or numerous, and may contrast heavily with the fabric.
D = Holes or very large stains. Significant signs of aging and use may also be seen.
E = Salvage only.
5S2