**The first five photo are AI-generated to provide a visual estimate of how the kimono looks when worn. These images illustrate the elegant drape of the fabric and how the sheer layers appear on the body.
🐾"Ro" (絽) is a traditional Japanese fabric known for its fine, gauzy texture, making it perfect for lightweight summer kimonos. This fabric is woven with a distinctive open structure, creating small, sheer horizontal stripes that allow air to pass through, keeping the wearer cool. Ro is prized for its delicate, elegant appearance and breathable quality.
🐾The Art of Layering While the fabric itself is translucent and see-through, it is traditionally worn over a nagajuban (a thin silk or cotton under-kimono). This layering serves two purposes:
- Modesty: The nagajuban ensures the wearer is fully covered despite the fabric's gauzy nature.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The contrast between the sheer Ro silk and the under-layer creates a sophisticated, multidimensional look that is considered exceptionally stylish and high-class.
The result is a garment that looks effortlessly crisp and "cool" to the eye, even in the peak of the summer heat.
🐾 About the kimono Length of kimono: 166.5m Middle Back to Wrist (This measurement starts at the middle of your spine, around the nape of your neck): 70cm Sleeve Drop (the length of the sleeve measured if you hold your arm straight out and measure from your wrist to the bottom of the sleeve): 49cm
Condition: Rank A Please note: There is a very slight, barely noticeable stain on the collar. For reference, please see the final picture of this listing.
- Rank S (9.9/10): Unused/Nearly Unused. - Rank A (9.5/10): Good Condition. Items that are in good condition with only minor imperfections, such as a few small marks or flaws that are not obvious. - Rank B (8/10) - Used. Items that have been fairly used and show some signs of wear, such as minor scratches or scuffs, but are still good to wear. - Rank C: Heavily Used. These items show more obvious signs of wear, such as marks or stains, or fading, but they are still usable and may be suitable for casual occasions. - Rank D/E: We do not recommend wearing these items, but the high-quality silk fabric can still be repurposed for other handmade items.
