Heiwa-ya Kimono * Summer Item Important Intangible Cultural Property Honba Miyako Jofu Asa-no-ha Pattern Ramie Masterpiece CAAU4785ut

Heiwa-ya Kimono * Summer Item Important Intangible Cultural Property Honba Miyako Jofu Asa-no-ha Pattern Ramie Masterpiece CAAU4785ut

  • $492.24 USD
Seller: heiwaya
Condition: Secondhand article: Acceptable condition
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■■■ Size ■■■

Body length 154cm (from shoulder)
Sleeve length 61cm
Sleeve length 49cm, sewn-in 4cm
Sleeve width 31cm
Front width 23cm
Back width 28cm

Kimono sewn-in
Inner lift 0cm

Sleeve width
Approximately 4cm on sleeve side, approximately 3cm on body side

■■■ Product Details ■■■

【Ramie】
The condition shows discoloration in various places on the surface as shown in the close-up images, and there are light stains on the collar lining.

400 years ago, recognized for achievements by the Ryukyu Kingdom, and promoted
A wife wove a jōfu (hemp cloth) for her husband, and as a token of gratitude, presented it to the king, which is said to be the beginning of Miyako jōfu.
It is filled with high-class dignity and elegance.
In 1978 (Showa 53), it was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of the country.
It has a rustic warmth inherent to hand-spun, and an exceptional suppleness that is hard to believe it is hemp,

as well as a resilient firmness.
The ultimate longing, one of Japan’s four great jōfu, "Miyako jōfu."
Miyako jōfu begins with the process of making the thread,

carefully tearing the cultivated ramie fibers using fingers and nails,
then skillfully twisting and spinning them into yarn by hand, following a pattern, and dyeing with natural dyes such as indigo and fuki (Japanese sophora), then carefully hand-weaving.
The finishing process called "sentaku" (washing), including starching and kinuta (wooden hammer) pounding, is performed, making it a supreme handmade product.
It is very lightweight, with excellent elasticity and luster.
The cool, exceptional feel is unique to Miyako jōfu.
Even skilled artisans only weave about 30cm per day in intricate kasuri (ikat) patterns.

It features an elegant and beautiful kasuri pattern of overlapping hana-bishi (flower diamond) motifs on a deep indigo background.
A beautiful piece born from the blessings of nature and human effort, carefully woven starting from cultivating ramie.

Please enjoy the supreme comfort of the finest summer kimono.
Since it is a very high-quality item, how about taking care of it and wearing it?

It is offered at a low price, so please take this opportunity.
We strive to photograph as close to the actual color as possible, but there may be rare discrepancies.
If the sewn-in length is asymmetrical, the shorter part is noted. Even if asymmetrical, we cannot guarantee returns or discounts, so please understand before purchasing.

We do not conduct inspection. Thank you for your understanding.
Since our products are one-of-a-kind, prices may change depending on the season and stock status.

For items marked "Washable Kimono," we cannot accept returns after washing the product upon delivery. Please have it cleaned at a specialty store just in case.

Product # CAAU4785
Weight 600 g
Product package size 53 x 4 x 32 cm

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