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Antique Japanese Worker's & Farmer's Cotton Kimono Noragi

Jackets are measured lying flat.  Vertical sleeve measurements
sleeve taper or sleeve drop
 should be doubled to give you the circumference of the sleeve.  Body width measurements should be doubled to give you body circumference and waist measurements on mompei
waist relaxed, waist stretched
 should be doubled for those circumferences.  Jacket lengths are measured from below the collar strip, and mompei lengths are measured from top of waist to bottom of hem.

SOLD K92 Antique Kimono Indigo Padded Cotton Noragi Jacket.

This is interesting because at a distance, it appears to be brown.  On closer examination you will see that it is indigo blue with a cross stripe pattern of a nearly goldenrod color and this is what produces the illusion of brown coloring.  The pattern is of course woven and there is the occasional little knot of goldenrod thread present on the surface as seen in the picture bottom right.  The interior is solid, faded indigo blue cotton and the garment is padded for winter warmth.  Here are your specs: 

K92 Padded Jacket $85.00

Wrist to wrist: 48"
Body Width: 24"
Sleeves taper from 18" to 6 1/2"
Length: 33 1/2"

K91 Antique Kimono Indigo Kasuri Pattern Padded Noragi.

This is a dyed pattern; what I can't tell you for sure is if it is a rice paste resist dye or not.  I believe that it is but will not be held to it.  Suffice it to say that this is a truly wonderful old garment and would be an excellent addition to any wardrobe or collection of these fine old indigo pieces.  The lining is discolored with age and has a very coarse feel to it as though it was hand loomed, perhaps with another fiber besides cotton; maybe hemp?  In any event, it has some small areas of discoloration that are not very noticeable in person, probably because of the busy-ness of the pattern.  Here are your specs:

K91 $85.00

•Length: 31"
•Width: 43"
•Sleeve: 9 1/2"
•Body Width: 21" 
 

K89 Antique Kimono Indigo Cross Stripe Kasuri Noragi.

These woven patterns get more entertaining every time I see them, or perhaps it is only that they sometimes confuse the eye!  Excellent condition with a partial white liner at the shoulder and partial body liner of self pattern fabric, this is perfect for fall wear, especially with jeans.  Here are your specs:

K89 $65.00

•Length: 42"
•Width: 43"
•Sleeve: 5 1/2-9"
•Body Width: 26"
 

K86 Antique Shima Woven Cotton Vest, Lined. 

This one has a couple areas of staining like the one shown in the picture bottom right; most likely all will be fine with a wash!  The liner stripe is completely different from the exterior stripe, which is woven of purple, green, mauve and greenish gold with white detailing on the indigo ground.  Excellent condition, the specifics are: 

K86 $50.00
Length: 26.5"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Sleeve opening: 12.5"
Body width: 19.5"  

SOLD K85 Antique Padded Vest, Boro Shima Cotton.

What you see in the picture lower right is an area that has frayed in the liner from constant friction of the wearer.  That area is located inside the left armhole.  The picture of the liner fabric lower left, was accidentally rotated; the pattern of brown/black stripes is vertical, not horizontal same as the outer shell stripe in black & grey.  Very good condition, it is heavily padded for winter and the specifics are: 

K85 $60.00
Length: 28"
Shoulders: 12"
Sleeve opening: 13.5"
Body width: 19"

SOLD K84 Antique Haori Noragi, Boro Indigo Shima Cotton.

As you can see, this one is 'boro' having some very small holes and places where the cotton batting is trying to make itself visible.  The structural integrity is not harmed in any way; it is a good strong jacket that will provide many more years of use.  Shitsuke are still present although not necessarily intact; I had to cut the threads on the left collar strip to remove the collection of dried plant material that had accumulated there!  Specifics are: 

K84 $70.00
Length: 33.5"
Wrist to wrist: 47"
Sleeve taper: 13" - 6.5"
Body width: 22.75"

K83 Antique Noragi Haori Heavily Padded Shima Cotton.

This one still has the shitsuke intact on the woven pattern of stripes.  Color is best represented by the picture bottom right.  The liner is a medium tone indigo blue.  Excellent condition, specifics are: 

K83 $75.00
Length: 36"
Wrist to wrist: 49"
Sleeve taper: 14" - 7"
Body width 22"  

K82 Shima Antique Hanten, Slightly Padded, Indigo Liner.

This hanten didn't care to be photographed; the picture upper left is pretty close to the appearance at a distance, while the picture upper right and lower left each attempt to show you the color up close; neither of them is exactly right, but the lower left is closer.  The ground color is actually a very dark blue with sort of a golden/taupe shima woven into it; not quite as subtle as the picture upper left, but not as brazen as the picture lower left.  This one is lightly padded; not winter weight padding, but perhaps late fall.  The liner is a medium indigo blue, and the garment is in terrific condition.  It measures wrist to wrist 50", body width 23", sleeves taper from 15" to 8 1/2", length is 38".  It is $75.00. 

SOLD K77 Antique Kimono Noragi Kasuri Jacket, Awesome Liner.

Let me begin by saying that I will happily keep this one for myself.  It is the only one I have ever seen with a SILK SHELL.  The weave is the same kasuri
ikat
 found in the indigo cotton jackets; this one in shades of black, bone and a brown that shades into a deep burgundy in places.  The liner is beyond fabulous with cranes and bamboo leaves taking up the body, while the sleeves are lined in an entirely different fabric.  A few tiny holes and mends plus a split in the silk behind the center neck make it charming enough to be a keeper, and they do not interfere with the beautiful presentation of this very dramatic garment.  It measures wrist to wrist 46", body width 20 1/2", sleeve taper from 10 1/2" to 7", length 32 1/2".  It is $150.00.

K75 Antique Kimono Haori Noragi Indigo Kasuri, Unused.

This one is starchy-stiff and still has shitsuke, visible even at the distance of the left photo.  The liner is solid indigo blue cotton, while the outside is the expected 'tic-tac-toe' woven pattern of white on indigo.  Excellent condition, it measures wrist to wrist 44", body width 19", sleeves taper from 9 3/4" to 7", length 26 1/2".  It is $65.00.

K73 Antique Kimono Haori Noragi, Green & Yellow On Indigo.

This one just about refused to be photographed.  It is really a very interesting garment having green, yellow, white and a very subtle, nearly rosy color that is visible in the picture lower left.  It still has shitsuke and the cotton is slightly coarse to the touch; perhaps hand-spun?  In any event, the inside band of the sleeve is a completely different red and indigo ikat and the whole garment is in very good shape.  It measures wrist to wrist 49", body width 23", sleeves taper from 12 1/2" to 6 1/4", length 34".  It is $65.00.

K68 Antique Kimono Noragi Indigo Cotton Shima.

This one has only the shoulder liner, and there is slight color transfer there from the indigo shell.  This is a simple shima, or stripe in white on the indigo ground.  The sleeves are a bit more geometric, rather than curved on this one.  It is soft from washing and a very comfortable piece.  Excellent condition, it measures wrist to wrist 48 1/2", body width 24", sleeves taper from 12" to 7", length is 28".  It is $55.00.     

K63 Antique Kimono Haori Indigo Ikat Kasuri Cotton Jacket.

This one is light blue and pink on the indigo ground, is very soft and has obvious hand stitching in the liner.  The openings at the armpits are raggedy from the small hems coming undone; stitch it or leave it alone as you choose; it doesn't hurt a thing either way.  Great condition with a nice worn-in feel, it measures wrist to wrist 42", body width 23", sleeves tape from 8 1/2" to 6 1/2", length is 24".  It is $55.00.       

K19 Antique Kimono Hitoe Noragi Woven Cotton Shima.

Nearly identical to the exterior shell of the garment above, this one is slightly softer and unlined but for the cheerful black and white shoulder liner.  This one has finished slits at the side seams and is a perfect summer garment even on the hottest days!  It measure wrist to wrist 48", body width 23 1/2", sleeves taper from 10 1/4" to 6 3/4" and length is 25 1/2".  It is $65.00.

K18 Antique Kimono Woven Cotton Shima Haori Burgundy.

Stripes of burgundy, taupe, and light blue combine here on a black ground for a more subtle look up close than at the distance.  The upper texture of the cotton is slightly rough, and is perhaps blended with another fiber.  The lining is burgundy solid cotton and the garment is in excellent condition.  It measures wrist to wrist 48", body width is 22", sleeve drop 13" and length is 34".  It is $65.00.