Men's Hemp Kimono, From Japan, Ikat, Showa Period Circa 1950 - 1960

Kimono originating from Japan made of woven hemp, Japanese ikat.
Hemp fiber has been used in Japan since ancient times.
Hemp, ramie, and other grass fibers were used for clothing until the spread of cotton in the Edo period.
At first, cotton was more expensive, but the situation reversed and hemp fabric became more expensive than cotton.
Today, there are very few spinning mills making hemp kimonos.
The aesthetic sense and value of kimono fabric in Japan is to have a finer thread and a finer texture.
There is no other people in the world who weaves such finely woven hemp fabric. I consider it one of the finest fabrics in the world.
This kimono is made of men's hemp kasuri.
It takes a lot of time and effort to dye the threads, create the kasuri threads, and weave the threads so that the pattern matches.
Hemp and ramie are cool and comfortable to wear in summer, and the more you wear them, the more they become familiar with your body and protect your skin.
# France: Size: Width, sleeves included: 127 cm Length: 130 cm
# Condition: There is a very small stain on the lining. Other than that, it is in excellent condition.
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