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E90 2 Antique Silk Panels Woven Ivy Triangles.

These two panels each measure 58" x 13".  One is black plain weave silk with woven banding at the ends, the other is bone with woven triangles that contain arabesque patterns, ivy, etc.  The photo bottom right shows the back side of the triangle pattern.  The bone silk has some vague stains, but nothing too distracting.  The picture center left shows a careful repair.   

E135 Chopstick Set 4 Pairs Rests Sauce Sushi Bowls.

Here the box is pretty as a display item whether you use the sticks or not.  There are four pair of inlaid wooden sticks with matching rests, and four wooden sauce bowls to go with them.  Excellent condition, most likely unused.  One end of the box lid has separated at the corners; easy repair if you wish to do so. 

E184 Antique Kimono Donuki Wood Block Dyed Meiji/Taisho.

At least, that is what I think this kimono is called.  As you see, the sleeves and lower garment and collar strip are black creped silk, and then you get to the middle area, and WOW.  The turquoise and red patterning takes over and doesn't leave time for you to take a breath!  This exterior pattern is done with patterned wood blocks.  The blocks have carved patterns on them, and the silk is laid flat between the blocks.  Then the dye is poured through the blocks, leaving this wonderful pattern behind.  Can you imagine the time it must take to do this?  The little dark spot you see in the lower right picture is what I believe to be a faint bit of black dye.  It is not all that noticeable, and I was so impressed with the overall excellent condition of this garment that I was willing to accept this small anomaly.   The liner is somewhat orangey, as it appears in the photos, but the red on the exterior is red-red, not orange as it appears in the pictures.  The garment has the feather lightness of a Meiji Period piece, but I would guess Taisho Period for the type of work.    MORE KIMONO  

E193

Hanten Happi, Hot Pink, Turquoise, Mikimoto Cosmetics.

This happi was made for the Mikimoto company, cosmetics division. I love the brilliant colors, the Mikimoto logo and the back of the garment.  It makes me think of a contest between cosmetic companies and that's just too funny.   Here are your specs:

Mikimoto Hanten
Length: 74cm (29.1inches)
•Width: 126cm (49.6inches)
•Sleeve: 27cm (10.6inches)
•Shoulder: 64cm (25.2inches)
Cotton
Condition: Excellent Condition  MORE HAPPIS & HANTENS 

E200 Antique Kimono Komon, Edo Komon Dot Hexagons.

A deep rosy red base color is enlivened here with what is called Edo komon pattern, which is a pattern of tiny white dots; they are arranged here in hexagons.  The silk is soft and fluid with excellent drape and the condition is also excellent.  Here are your specs: 

•Length: 149cm (58.7inches)
•Width: 128cm (50.4inches)
•Sleeve: 49cm (19.3inches)
•Shoulder: 64cm (25.2inches)

E201 Antique Kimono Indigo Kasuri Noragi, Light Hem.

Upon close examination, you can see that this pattern is really not at all like that of K88, but distance does confuse the eye a bit, so I have added the notation of light hem, meaning the reinforcing fabric along the bottom interior edge of the jacket.  This is in excellent condition, mid weight with a partial white shoulder liner and partial self fabric lower liner.  Here are your specs:

•Length: 41"
•Width: 42"
•Sleeve: 5-9"
•Body Width: 25"

E202 Antique Kimono Yukata Navy, Cream, Gold/Green.

This is another of those garments that presents better in person than it does in the photos.  There is a subtle dignity about this one in person that the photos failed to capture.  Excellent condition, the ground is a medium cream tone that supports the dark navy blue and golden/greenish colors and the patterns created by them.  Here are your specs:  

•Length: 59”
•Width: 51.2”
•Sleeve: 18.1”
•Body Width: 25.2”   

E203 Antique Kimono Indigo Kasuri Noragi, Dark Hem.

I've specified 'dark hem' because this one looks so much like E201 at a distance except for the interior hem reinforcement fabric.  This is a woven shima kasuri in indigo and white, excellent condition.  Partial liner at shoulders in white, self fabric partial liner in the lower body.  Here are your specs:

•Length: 40"
•Width: 42"
•Sleeve: 5 1/2-9"
•Body Width: 23"