This is a vintage Bou(stripe pattern) Miyako men's summer kimono. Textile is hand woven with hand plied 'choma'(asa), and delicate but crispy touch of Jofu.
Background color is deep navy almost black.
It has very slight discoloration, wear in the lapel and there are couple of small holes in the back.
*Size(sleeve to sleeve) 132cm 52"
Size(length) 143cm 56 1/4"
Size(back width) 61cm 24"
Size(around the hip) 115cm 45 1/4"
*Approx background color - dark navy near black
Softness ( Exceptionally Soft, Soft, □ Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
photo:suh
*In Japanese, 'asa' includes below three kinds of material. You must feel it strange that 'linen' is included.
'Taima' =
Hemp 'Karamushi','Choma' =
Ramie 'Ama' =
Linen