Vintage 1940's - 1950's Japanese Kimono Robe | Lemon Yellow & Gray Ombre Rayon Satin Damask with Fringe Sash tie | Mitsuba Aoi Crest

Vintage 1940s to early 1950s Japanese kimono robe made from a very silky rayon satin with floral damask pattern in a gorgeous lemon yellow, white, and gray ombre hue. This robe is mid-weight and unlined, which offers a flattering drape along the figure. Very long sleeves that nearly reach the floor adds a decadent touch. A wide open fit that closes at the waist with an accompanying fringe sash tie. A very special piece!

NOTE: This kimono features an embroidered Mitsuba Aoi crest at the center back that was popular during the 1920's and 1930's, but I am not entirely comfortable with dating the robe to that era. The hollyhock leaves represent purity, harmony with nature, and divine protection, while the circular arrangement signifies unity and collective strength.

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CONDITION

Very good: Hand washed and steamed. There is one small hole at the top of the shoulder and a cluster of thin rust marks on the right lapel. The sash has a few marks as pictured.

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BRAND/LABEL - none

COLOR - Yellow, white, gray

MATERIAL - Rayon satin damask

SIZE - free up to XL

MEASUREMENTS
- Taken seam to seam while laying flat, relaxed, then doubled.
- Seam to seam measurement provides approximately 5 inches of overlap when worn closed.
- Length taken from top of shoulder to hem.

WIDTH - 48"
LENGTH - 53"
SLEEVE LENGTH - 27"
SASH LENGTH - 78"

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