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Pale pink and green tied vintage silk kimono jacket with refashioned sleeves
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Pale pastel silk kimono jacket with ties

$600.00
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Description
This light weight, silk vintage kimono jacket is a dochugi, a practical jacket that ties in the front and was originally worn primarily by shopkeepers.  It  has such a beautiful lining the jacket is reversible, making it a two for one.  Shibori is an ancient art of tie dying, where thousands of tufts of silk are hand wrapped with string to make areas resistant to a dye.  A master artisan created this one of a kind work of art that required at least three separate dyeings, one for each color.  Another like it will not be made again.  The vintage condition is excellent, the length is 32 inches long and the span between shoulder seams is 26 inches.
Care

To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the silk care recommendations. Should you have to launder your Kiku item dry clean only.

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