This is a high-end Miyako Jofu ( asa - ramie ) kimono.
It is woven with hand plied ramie yarns, and cool snow crystal pattern is woven with weft ikat technique.
Textile is thin and delicate, and it has special kind of shiny texture.
It has a small hole in the back (D) .
It has some other flaws as photos and figure show, but as a whole it is in very good condition and can be worn.
For the details, please refer to the photos and the sheet.
*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*Approx background color - black
Softness ( Exceptionally Soft,□ Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
Photo:shingu