This modern black Japanese kimono is made of ro silk, and is in the style of mofuku. Mofuku are attire worn to funerals, and when someone is in mourning for the death of someone. IT is generally considered impolite to wear mofuku normally. However many Japanese use mofuku as a canvas and paint custom colorful designs on them, which makes them acceptable to wear. Mofuku are considered formal attire, and this one is for a woman.
This kimono is most likely new, and the mons on it have a covering one them. The covering over the mons is meant to be removed. Ro silk kimono are summer wear, and require a ro juban and nagoya or fukuro obi.
- Kimono Condition: A-, minor flaws that have no impact on wear or presentation.
- Wrist To Wrist: 50.5 in - 128 cm
- Back Width: 24.5 in - 62 cm
- Total Length: 61 in - 155 cm
- Collar: Half
- Lined: No
- Mons: 5
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