Oshima Tsumugi Blue Chequerboard

A beautiful blue vintage oshima tsumugi silk haori (kimono jacket) with a geometric chequerboard design in black, highlighted with dark red on the traditional blue. The white silk lining is printed with a design of lilac hexagons (kikko) and scattered flower motifs. The haori fastens with rainbow silk himo ties. 

Tsumugi was originally a peasant cloth made from left-over silk threads, but because of its artisanal nature it is now one of the most highly prized and expensive kimono fabrics. Although tsumugi is only considered suitable for informal occasions, as traditional Japanese aesthetics value understatement it would be appreciated for its unobtrusive expense.

These handpicked vintage pieces are imported directly from Japan. Sometimes they may exhibit slight signs of wear or very faint blemishes as part of their vintage & antique nature, but overall are in excellent condition and suitable for wearing.

The Detail

• One of a kind
• Slips on
• Hand-braided silk himo ties
• 100% silk exterior & lining 

The Fit

• Comfortably fits a UK size 10
• 130 cm wingspan
• 58 cm back width
• 81 cm length
• 43 cm sleeve depth

Care 

• Dry clean only