Kimono dress gown and string belt upcycled from Japanese kimono "BLACK KOMON"
Kimono dress gown and string belt upcycled from Japanese kimono "BLACK KOMON"
Kimono dress gown and string belt upcycled from Genuine vintage Japanese kimono
This dress gown is made of a vintage silk kimono "小紋 Komon"
I would suggest a style that you wear a Vintage kimono as you would wear a trench coat.
I and the sewing team upcycled this kimono piece.
This is a one-of-a-kind piece created by a small team of handmade artists.
Kimono gowns were hand-sewn and tailored. It took a very long time.(Belt is machine-sewn)
I carefully handpicked this kimono piece, which is in very good condition for a vintage garment.
*Original kimono : Dating is contemporary.
*This products will be sent for professional kimono cleaning after purchase.
Please allow about 10 business day from order to shipment.
[Fabric] Silk
[Size] Free size can be worn anywhere from a UK6 - UK16
*see kimono sizing illustration* Length (body length): approx. 125cm / 49.2 inches, Length from back of neck to end of sleeve: 63 cm / 24.8 inches (My height: 167cm / approx. 5 ft. 6 in)
Side slit size: approx. 40 cm / 15.7 inches
[Belt] Length
approx. 240 cm / 94.4 inch, Width 7 cm / 2.7 inch
*Please understand that there may be stains and slight damage common in vintage fabrics as all of our clothes are made by either partial or full disassembly of the original kimono.
[Care] Dry clean.
SHIPPING & RETURNS, DETAILS
SHIPPING & RETURNS, DETAILS
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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.
SHIPPING METHOD
Shipping will be via Japan Post EMS and Small Packet.
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REGARDING VAT/ IMPORTING TAX
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.
ON THE TOPIC OF MATERIAL COMPOSITION
ON THE TOPIC OF MATERIAL COMPOSITION
Antique and vintage Kimono and Haori do not have material composition labels. Material composition labels were a development that came with mass market clothing and as such when kimono are newly tailored, the final product is made to the original client's specification. Today however, ready-made products including kimono and yukata are also sold at major retail stores.
When you tailor your kimono in traditional way, you select a kimono fabric and tailor to your size.
Composition of the fabric is ONLY indicated on the fabric. Composition of fabric information was not traditionally provided in tailored kimono and even today kimono tailors do not generally include it in the garment.
In addition, most kimonos are tailored by hand. Kimonos are tailored by a special sewing professional called a "wasai-shi" (Japanese tailor or seamstress).
I am active as a licensed antique art dealer. And I am a kimono geek. Compositional judgments of vintage kimonos are not 100% accurate unless they are submitted to an inspection agency that can perform tests on the fabrics to determine their composition. I myself have a career as an upcycling artist. I have experimented with washing kimonos at home, and with burning fabrics and threads to determine their combustion reactions. If I am confident that the item is made of silk based on the assumed age of production and judgment of the fabric quality, I label it as 100% silk.
However, there are some very rare cases in which silk is used for the warp and synthetic fiber for the weft. This is not only the case with modern products, but also occasionally with older products in which synthetic fibers were first made available. There are also some modern products that are made of synthetic fibers that do not differ from very elaborate silk. For those that I have concerns about, I burn the threads and other materials to make a judgment, but without sophisticated test equipment, it is difficult to make an 100% accurate assessment judgment. For those that I am unsure about, I use the notation "silk & more". I take care in making these judgments based largely on my own experience, but cannot guarantee the accuracy beyond all doubt.
If you have a deep desire to determine the material composition I would recommend seeking out the services of a fabric testing lab near you.
Thank you for your understanding.
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from 43 reviewsMachiko Kimono surpassed all expectations with this kimono, which was pressed and folded with absolute precision and perfection. The packaging was elegant and put together with so much care - a rarified treat in these days of fast, disposable purchases. I will order from Machiko Kimono again as this first purchase was absolutely amazing. I should also add that I made a mistake regarding shipping and Machiko-sama handled the error with such grace - I can vouch not only for her quality product, but her excellent service even when I made a very, very careless error, which I was rather embarrassed about because it caused a lot of inconvenience. Thank you for this unique experience. With my gratitude, Wendy
The haori was in great shape, clean, properly folded. Its box was not damaged. The helpfulness of the reaction time of the vendor was over my expectation. Perfect communication in english.
10/10 would recommend.
Love the color and the craftsmanship and the fact it was cleaned by a professional kimono cleaner. The package came with a lovely note and a stamp of quality control! Great customer service as well.
Amazing customer service, quick shipping, and it arrived absolutely in great condition! If anyone is looking to source quality vintage kimonos or have someone upcycle the gorgeous fabrics, I would 100% recommend Machiko!
So, my first kimono. Machiko sama helped me choose the perfect one according the my climate and purposes. I was going to wear it while travelling (at the airport and train stations), but when I received the package, I realized it would be a waste because kimono is so trendy. It made a splash at work. All the girls wanted to take pictures with me and the guys were jealous :):):).
I recently purchased a traditional Japanese silk kimono, and it’s simply delightful! The silhouette of the kimono is incredibly graceful, with the fabric beautifully accentuating the figure and flowing softly with every movement. The silk has a very pleasant texture, feeling like a gentle touch on the skin. I wore the kimono to a music concert, and it was amazingly comfortable to move and dance in. The flowing shape of the sleeves added a special elegance to every gesture, creating an effect of lightness and smoothness. It was just perfect—not too hot, not too cold—so I could fully enjoy the evening event in complete comfort. I’m very happy with this purchase!🫶🏻🌸💗
Beautiful and well-kept. Soft and great fabric. Machiko-san has great customer service skills as well. I am looking forward to wear it and will order again definitely!
I am very happy with my kimono ! Love the 2 shades of it and for e it’s like wearing art ! The personal attention was very important also, thanks !!!
Wonderful color. The details of the fabric are stunning. Perfectly cared.
It is a textile beauty. The details are so well cared. I am very pleased with all the purchase experience and with the Haori.
All the way from Japan to Croatia in less than 10 days!
Machiko san was super helpful and so sweet in our communication.
I'm so glad I found her page. Everything is so gorgeous but this haori was love at first sight.
Haori is stunning, so soft, feels good on my skin and got many compliments for it. Felt beautiful wearing it.
Love it that I can wear it on both sides. Inside of haori is something else. Gorgeous drawings and pattern.
This review doesn't do justice to this gorgeous haori.
It won't be my last purchase from this store.
Machiko san you made this girl very happy. Arigato gozaimasu!
Communication was great, my kimono was dry cleaned before being sent to me. It came beautifully wrapped and was even more stunning then the pictures.
I ordered this roll of beautiful vintage silk tanmono from Machiko San, and I am so happy that I did! It is a gorgeous woven silk: double-sided. It appears to be woven from kasuri dyed silk threads. One side is deep indigo blue, the other a rich red. There are actually two layers of woven silk, integrated together with wavy lines. I have never seen this style of fabric before, it is very special!
My order arrived in 8 days, shipped from Japan to the US. Machiko San was so good about sending emailed updates and tracking information. The carrier required a signature when it arrived at my house, which I appreciate.
As with many vintage fabrics, this tanmono had an odor to it. I took a chance, after doing some research, and hand washed the fabric instead of dry cleaning. I first hand washed it in cool water using a natural detergent. Next I hand washed it using Synthrapol, which helps remove excess dye. After rinsing, I hand washed one more time using Retayne, which helps keep the dye from bleeding any further. A lot of dye came out of the fabric through the process, but it appears to be exactly the same color now that it is dry, clean, and ironed. I dried it on a clothing rack outdoors in the sunshine, then ironed it using a steam iron. I was lucky that hand washing worked well, and did not change the fabric. Please use your own best judgement, and perhaps wash a small test piece before washing an entire vintage tanmono.
Thank you, Machiko San! I am a happy customer!
It's a lovely jacket that was so well made.