This is a woodblock-printed kimono by Michiyo Kawabata (川端美朝) featuring ancient Indian woodblock-printed sarasa patterns. Mr. Kawabata researches and collects ancient Indian woodblocks from 400-500 years ago, which are rarely found in Japan, and incorporates them into his works. He works alone to uniformly print the woodblock patterns across the entire kimono, resulting in a limited number of pieces that are rarely available in the market. The kimono is dyed with sarasa patterns on a gray fabric. The textured fabric adds a sense of weight, and the red, blue, and yellow accents provide a focal point. The artist's signature is placed on the 衽 (the front flap of the kimono). The lining (八掛, hakake) is also made by Mr. Kawabata and features woodblock-printed sarasa patterns throughout. This work has a unique charm that cannot be found in other dyeing techniques, characteristic of woodblock printing. It is a casual visiting kimono, and we hope you will enjoy it with your own Nagoya obi or fukuro obi (formal obi).(^^) ●Color: A gray color close to silver gray (銀鼠, ginnzu). ●Size: 袷 (awase, lined), wide collar No family crest Length: 157cm Sleeve to sleeve length: 63cm Sleeve length: 49.5cm Front width: 24.5cm Back width: 30.5cm Seam allowance for sleeve to sleeve length: approx. 4cm on one side Ura-age (hem allowance): approx. 9cm *Please note that there may be slight variations due to amateur measurements. ●Material: Both the kimono fabric, lining, and hakake are silk. ●Condition: It has been worn once, so there are wrinkles on the lining, but it is clean and in very good condition. It is a beautiful item, but please understand that it is a used item before purchasing. ●Other notes: The colors may appear different depending on your monitor, so please be aware of this if you are particular about subtle colors. 【 #Michiyo Kawabata (かわばたびちょう)】 1948 Born in Hakodate. Fascinated by sarasa, he entered the world of dyeing. 1971 Began researching ancient Indian sarasa, the origin of dyeing. Over the next 10 years, he visited India and acquired woodblocks of ancient patterns, successfully restoring ancient Indian woodblock sarasa. 1990 Announced "Woodblock Sarasa." March 2001 Presented a unique work combining ancient woodblock, shibori (tie-dye), and Yuki kasuri (a type of woven fabric) on a single visiting kimono, representing the three major dyeing and weaving techniques of the Indus Valley Civilization. We also have many other items for sale, including kimonos, obis, Japanese accessories, antiques, and works by brand artists. Please take a look here: #kafekimono