{"product_id":"vintage-tsumugi-kimono-obijime-set-ocs007-unisex-kimono-coat-styling","title":"Vintage Tsumugi Kimono \u0026 Obijime Set “OCS007” — Unisex Kimono Coat Styling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA new way to wear a vintage kimono. This set is my own styling proposal, not the traditional way to wear a kimono. The pieces are genuine vintage; the way of wearing them is new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine vintage Japanese kimono, paired with a vintage silk obijime (帯締め) cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces are one-of-a-kind vintage, in very good condition for their age. I carefully handpicked and paired them: a navy silk tsumugi and a purple silk cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Styling]\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally, a kimono is worn closed and tied with an obi sash. Here I wear it open, as a long coat (or a robe), over a simple modern outfit – unisex, casual wear.\u003cbr\u003eThe obijime was originally a cord for securing the obi. In this set it has a new purpose, two ways:\u003cbr\u003e- as a belt, tied at the waist over the open kimono\u003cbr\u003e- as a long lariat necklace, draped around the neck\u003cbr\u003eThere are no rules here – please wear it in the way you like.\u003cbr\u003e*The jumpsuit, turtleneck and shoes in the photos are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Set includes]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 vintage tsumugi kimono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 vintage silk obijime cord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Cleaning \u0026amp; shipping]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e*The kimono will be sent for professional kimono cleaning after purchase. Please allow about 10 business days from order to shipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The cord has not been cleaned. Like new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— KIMONO —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is called a TSUMUGI KIMONO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Modern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Material] Silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade by Japanese craftsmen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Size] Free size can be worn anywhere from a UK6 - UK16. Worn open as a coat, it also suits men up to around 175 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*see kimono sizing illustration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength (body length): approx. 135 cm \/ 53.15 inches\u003cbr\u003eLength from back of neck to end of sleeve: approx. 68 cm \/ 26.77 inches\u003cbr\u003eSleeve length: approx. 49.5 cm \/ 19.49 inches\u003cbr\u003e(My height: 167cm \/ approx. 5 ft. 6 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please understand that there may be stains and slight damage common in vintage fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Condition] Very good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— OBIJIME —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Material] Silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[Length]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eapprox. 165 cm \/ 64.96 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Condition] Like new\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Care] Dry clean (both pieces)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Packing] Black packing box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Kimonos can be broadly divided into two fabric types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are \"yarn-dyed kimonos\" = \"ORI\" and \"post-dyed kimonos\" = \"SOME\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn-dyed fabrics \"ORI\" are fabrics that are dyed and woven while the threads are still in the yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical examples are \"tsumugi\", \"omeshi\", and \"cotton kasuri\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsumugi is especially popular among modern Japanese people, and many fabrics have simple designs. Post-dyed kimonos \"SOME\" refers to kimono woven with white threads without dyeing, to which \"komon dyeing,\" \"Bingata dyeing,\" \"Yuzen dyeing,\" and other processes are applied. I feel that the kimono that people overseas imagine is like a \"SOME\" kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fabric is \"tsumugi.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MACHIKO KIMONO Japanese Kimonos, Vintage \u0026 Upcycled","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67944648573213,"sku":null,"price":39000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/3558\/1981\/files\/DSC07266.jpg?v=1793639758","url":"https:\/\/machikokimono.com\/products\/vintage-tsumugi-kimono-obijime-set-ocs007-unisex-kimono-coat-styling","provider":"MACHIKO KIMONO Japanese Kimonos, Vintage \u0026 Upcycled","version":"1.0","type":"link"}