Kaga Yuzen Tsukesage Kimono – Oleander (Kyōchikutō) – Yellow/Green – 154cm/62cm
Kaga Yuzen Tsukesage Kimono – Oleander (Kyōchikutō) – Yellow/Green – 154cm/62cm
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Kaga Yuzen Tsukesage Kimono – Oleander (Kyōchikutō) – Yellow/Green – 154cm/62cm
✿ Description
A graceful Tsukesage hand-dyed in the Kaga Yuzen (加賀友禅) tradition, featuring a summer oleander (夾竹桃, Kyōchikutō) motif. True to Kaga Yuzen, the botanical is rendered with realistic detail and subtle bokashi shading, with blossoms in warm orange and leaves in blue-green. The design is placed along the hem and sleeves—classic tsukesage placement—for an elegant, airy look suited to spring and summer daytime occasions.
✿ Details
- Style: Tsukesage (pattern on hem & sleeves)
- Technique: Kaga Yuzen hand-dyeing with subtle gradations
- Motif: Oleander (夾竹桃) — often associated with strength/vitality
- Colors: Yellow/green base; orange blossoms; blue-green leaves
✿ Sizing
| Length (身丈) | 154 cm (from shoulder) |
| Yuki (裄) | 62 cm |
| Sleeve length (袖丈) | 47 cm |
| Front panel (前幅) | 22 cm |
| Back panel (後幅) | 28.5 cm |
| Sleeve width (袖幅) | 32 cm |
| Tsumashita (褄下) | 75 cm |
Recommended height (guideline only): approx. 148–156 cm.
✿ Condition
Very good vintage condition. No noticeable stains upon inspection, but please note this is a pre-owned piece.
✿ Color & Care
Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and screens. Dry clean recommended; air gently in shade for 1–2 hours after wear. Store in a breathable cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if a kimono will fit me?
Height: Length (身丈) ≈ your height ±5 cm (you adjust length with the ohashori fold).
Yuki (裄): Neck center → wrist bone. The kimono’s yuki should be close (±2 cm usually fine).
Body width: Maehaba (front) + Ushirohaba (back). As a rough guide, this total should exceed half your hip circumference for good overlap.
What do the kimono types mean?
Komon: All-over small pattern; casual to smart-casual.
Iromuji: Solid color; versatile/tea practice; semi-formal.
Tsukesage / Hōmongi: Pattern flows across seams; semi-formal to formal.
Furisode: Long sleeves; formal.
How are conditions graded?
Rank SS: New, never worn.
Rank S: Like new.
Rank A: Minor, hard-to-notice vintage nuances.
Rank B: Small visible age/marks; wearable.
Rank C: Noticeable issues; best for styling/display/projects.
Care: can I wash a kimono?
Silk: Dry clean (kimono-experienced cleaner). Air in shade 1–2 h after wear; avoid direct sun. Light steam from reverse with a press cloth.
Polyester: Gentle/cold cycle in a laundry bag; line-dry in shade; no tumble dry.
Gold/embroidery/yuzen: Avoid rubbing, soaking, high heat.
How to reduce vintage odors?
Air in shade over several days; store with neutral charcoal or deodorizing sachets. Don’t spray perfume directly on silk.
What do I need to wear a kimono properly?
Juban (with han-eri), 3–4 koshihimo, 1–2 datejime, eri-shin, obi-ita.
For nagoya/fukuro obi: add obi-makura, obiage, obijime. Optional: korin belt, small towels for shaping. Footwear: tabi & zōri.