tsmskimonoyokubo:

Japan
Late Taisho to early Showa (1920-1940)
$10,000.00

An unlined Ro summer silk kimono featuring images of carp on a black background. Very good condition with one smudge. 49” from sleeve-end to sleeve-end x 58” height

http://www.yorkeantiquetextiles.com/2566.html

“Carp on a black background.” They fail to mention the COOLEST part of this see-through summer kimono. The fabric has been woven so that when worn with a  lighter color under kimono, the pattern of FISHNETS shows through. You can see it clearly in the first photo. I absolutely adore summer kimono. - TSM

•  30 September 2012  •  10 notes