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Homongi Silk Kimono Tyrian Purple with Fan Floral Embroidery Gold Leaf, One Crest, Size M

Homongi Silk Kimono Tyrian Purple with Fan Floral Embroidery Gold Leaf, One Crest, Size M

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Awase (lined) homongi formal kimono made of pure silk, dyed with Teio-murasaki (Tyrian purple), a dye extracted from a special shellfish pigment. It features fan and floral motifs rendered in embroidery and gold-leaf work (kinsai), with a single dyed family crest (hitotsu-mon). Suitable for receptions, parties, formal meetings, ceremonies and tea gatherings, with the formality adjustable by the choice of obi. Recommended wearing season October to May.

  • Material: Pure silk
  • Length (mitake): approx. 159 cm
  • Sleeve span (yuki): approx. 65 cm
  • Sleeve length (sodetake): approx. 48.5 cm
  • Sleeve width: approx. 33 cm
  • Front width: approx. 24 cm
  • Back width: approx. 30.5 cm
  • Size: M
  • Tailoring: Awase (lined)

Condition: Condition rank B. There is fading in places on the outer fabric, spot stains near the back of the rear body panel, soiling around the collar and inside both sleeve openings, wrinkling on the upper and lower front panels, and discoloration of the gold-leaf work in places. In good condition for a reused item and still very usable. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.

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