SHIPPING & RETURNS, DETAILS
WE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE
Shipping to US, UK, France, Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico is no issue! We have shipped to happy customers in many countries. If your country isn’t listed yet please reach out and we can inquire with our shipping company.
FROM TIME OF ORDER UNTIL SHIP DATE
Almost all items will be sent for professional kimono cleaner after purchase. Please allow up to 10 business days from date of order until shipment.
*International delivery times can vary due to customs.
REGARDING VAT/ IMPORTING TAX
Thank you for your understanding that any customs charges and tax upon delivery which the customer is responsible.
*The prices shown in my website do not include such items as VAT, import duty, tax and other unpredictable charges against middleman. In case of these unexpected charge needed in the due course, these charges should be paid by the customers. For more information regarding your country’s customs policies, please contact your local customs office or its agents.
Thank you for your understanding.
*Thank you for your understanding that the buyer has responsible for local laws and regulations.
ALL ITEM, NO RETURN or NO REFUND. (ALL SALES ARE FINAL)
Please check the measurements and conditions before purchasing.
* Some countries such as EU member states or the United Kingdom may require that consumers are granted the right to return items within 14 days of receipt. If you live in such a country, please contact us in advance if you need clarification on your right to return.
* Please be aware that certain items may not be returnable due to their custom-made or upcycled nature.
SHIPPING METHOD
Shipping will be via Japan Post EMS and Small Packet.
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The Buyer understands and agrees that any purchase from the Site is a personal purchase from the Seller, which is a private activity.
### ABOUT MATERIAL COMPOSITION
Most vintage and antique kimono and haori do not have fabric composition labels. These garments were custom-tailored for individual clients, and the material details were rarely recorded directly on the garment.
Today, only mass-produced kimono sold in major retail stores include such tags. Traditionally tailored kimono—even those made in recent decades—usually do not have any sewn-in fabric composition labels.
As a result, determining the exact composition of vintage fabrics is not always possible. Based on my experience as a licensed antique art dealer and upcycling artist, I examine the fabric using visual texture, burn tests, and the known age of the kimono to make an educated guess.
- If I’m confident it is 100% silk, I will label it as such.
- If the fabric shows characteristics of mixed fibers or modern synthetics, I will label it as **"silk & more."**
Please understand that:
- I do my best to make careful judgments, but these are not lab-certified.
- If you require an exact determination, I recommend using a fabric testing service in your country.
Many kimono are hand-sewn by specialized Japanese artisans called **"wasai-shi"**. In rural Japan, it was common during the post-war years for farmers to sew kimono during winter months for clients in cities like Kyoto or Tokyo.
I continue this tradition by giving new life to these beautiful garments. Thank you for your understanding and support.