K1428 RINZU SILK KIMONO, 'TALE OF GENJI' JAPANESE CART, BOKASHI VERMILLION EDGE.

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£85

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Age:

Vintage

Measurements:

Across Shoulders and Sleeves 49 inches
Across Body 22 inches
Length 60 inches
Length of Sleeve 22 inches

Condition:

One very tiny mark, upper back of left sleeve, otherwise excellent.

Description:

This is a lovely rinzu (damask) silk kimono, damask pattern is weeping sakura (cherry), the woven silk pattern is shibori style dots and the Japanese Cart, famous in the Tale of Genji story is yuzen dyed, in a lovely colour combination. The inner lower lining is cream silk, with bokashi vermillion edge, which can be seen when the kimono is worn, giving a dramatic effect. Upper inner lining is smooth cream silk. A wonderful kimono of high quality, to wear, collect or display!

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