This is a vintage Kurotomesode Kimono with a design of 'kusudama'(flower ball) of seasonal flowers such as 'botan'(peony), 'kiku'(chrysanthemum) and 'ume'(plum blossoms), which is dyed and embroidered.
It also has flower circle design of 'kiri' (paulownia) and 'tachibana' (Japanese green citrus), which is dyed.
Textile is exquisite silk and has soft touch.
It has five dyed kamon(family crest).
It is padded on the hem.
Hiyoku (additional layer) is not attached.

It has loose stitches on the embroidery on the left front panel, and it might be looser and looser.(A)
Patinas are tiny but prominent.(B)
Stain on the right front panel is noticeable.(C)
Other stains are tiny and slight.
There are repaired tears on both sleeve seams.(F)
Not shown on the sheet, the repaired tears are getting wider due to the weak fabric.
It also has faint wears on the collar.
For the details, please refer to the photos and the sheet.

Not shown on the sheet and in the photos, embroidery threads are frayed on the 'botan'(peony) design of the left front panel.(refer to the 8th photo of flaws)
It also has loose stitches on both sleeve seams.
It has slight discoloration on the design.

Unfortunately it is no longer wearable due to the weak fabric.
Please enjoy this gorgeous design.

photo:ozaki
description:yasumatsu

*Approx background color - black