Turquoise Kimono Silk Caftan Top-Flowers 23 Q3 the measurements are 82 inched

the measurements are 82 inched by 6 inches

The precision of this time-consuming process resulted in a complex design that is perfectly matched at the back seam

Unique Wearable Art    The Japanese invested in their silk clothing as works of art to be passed down through the generations

meaning that all threads were pre-dyed with the design before the silk was woven

and hand painted designs (yuzen)

Turquoise Kimono Silk Caftan Top-Flowers 23 Q3 the measurements are 82 inchedA soft turquoise tunic that flows and intrigues. No one will have anything like it Artisan Silks Made from two different vintage kimono, the tunic has sleeves made from summer silk,, an open weave that is light as air. The center panel is from a furisode kimono, an elegant formal "gown" worn by an unmarried woman that herald her availability. Hand painted chrysanthemums are outlined in gold paint and gold embroidery on a shimmering patterned silk.