top of page
This vintage violet Japanese kimono is made of a sheer fabric known as ra. This kind of Japanese kimono is worn by women in layers with other sheer attire including a sheer juban, and even a sheer obi.
 
  • Kimono Condition: B+, great condition for its age without any major flaws.
  • Wrist To Wrist: 47.5 in - 120.65 cm
  • Back Width: 22.5 in - 57.15 cm
  • Total Length: 55 in  - 139.7 cm
  • Lined: No
  • Collar: Half
 
Did you know that traditional Japanese kimono have many different styles and come in a range of formalities? More so, that the proper formality of obi should be paired with the complimentary kimono type. Hanhaba obi are informal obi ideal for women's yukata. Nagoya obi are informal to semi-formal obi ideal for komon to tsukesage. Fukruo and Maru obi are considered formal and are ideal for wearing with furisode, kurotomesode, and other highly formal kimono.

Violet Japanese Kimono

$35.00Price

  •  

    Are you new to wearing Japanese kimono and need a quick reference guide on what you should buy? Wearing kimono is considered an artform in Japan, known as kitsuke. Kimono require a few accessories to be worn traditionally. This is a quick basic guide tailored to people new to kitsuke, and wearing kimono. An easy rule with kimono is that the more formal the Japanese kimono is, the more accessories are needed to wear it in a culturally respectful traditional way.

     

    • Kimono Kitsuke Accessory List (feminine):
      • 1 juban (kimono underwear)
      • 2 eri shin (collar stiffeners)
      • 1 obi ita (obi stiffener)
      • 1 obi with its cordinating accessories (hanhaba/nagoya/fukuro/maru).
      • Optional accessories include haori, and hakama.

     

    • Kimono Kitsuke Accessory List (masculine): 
      • 1 Koshihimo
      • 1 Juban
      • 1 Obi
      • Optional accessories include: netsuke, inro, hakama, and haori.

     

     

    We encourage our customers to explore our growing online Japanese kimono store and refer to sections like our book review page to further education themselves about authentic traditional Japanese kimono.

bottom of page