Tsumugi and omeshi additions
Two new gallery additions today:
o Woven stripes kimono (most likely omeshi)
The first is a lovely spring kimono in my (tall) size and with graceful longer sleeves, a happy find for me. The silk has a wonderfully crisp yet soft feel to it. The second kimono is, well, weird! I’ve never seen anything quite like the motifs in the stripes on it. It’s done in a rough silk crepe that’s probably a type of omeshi.
Hopefully I’ll have time to try them on soon and see how they look. Kimono always take on added personality when worn, one of their many charms.
May 6th, 2005 at 23:50:24
where did you manange to find a kimono that long? i’d like to know, please!! regular kimono are usually just a bit short……
May 7th, 2005 at 15:23:20
By looking at ebay sellers’ offerings every single day for years… :) Being tall makes it easy to keep expenses down on kimono, that’s for certain!
August 3rd, 2011 at 03:20:54
What length are you inquiring about. Traditionally, the kimono should be the same length as your height. Due to the nature of vintage and antique kimono made for typical older generation japanese, 5′2″ and under, the beautiful vintage/antique kimono are out of your height range if you are 5′5″ and taller. If you find a rare 60-65 inch length kimono, you can wear it without the fold at the waist. Since the younger generation japanese are getting taller, this has become a trend for vintage and antique. You may also find, very difficult at best, newer used longer length. I find Ebay to be over priced, and if the price is good, the shipping is excessive on japanese goods. Tsumugi textiles are my favorite, rustic and a tactile pleasure to wear. Enjoy your kimono. The fun comes as you change your obi and obiage/obijime for different looks. Oh not to mention the added dimension of a haori over your kimono!