This is a vintage men's asa kimono.
It has beautiful geometric pattern, which is woven elaborately. Its ramie yarn is hand plied elaorately.
Textile is rather thin, but has crispy and medium touch of asa(ramie).
It has some flaws as photos show.However, it must be an excellent handicraft material!
Size(sleeve to sleeve) 131cm 51 1/2"
Size(length) 139cm 54 3/4"
Size(back width) 62cm 24 1/2"
Size(around the hip) 117cm 46"
*Approx background color - black
Softness ( Exceptionally Soft, Soft, □Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
photo:kumagai
*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