sMarie
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I purchased 2 kimonos and 2 haori (I think) from one estate. I know very little about kimonos but I knew they were vintage and I instantly fell in love with them.
I've have tried to do some research to determine their age, but just when I think I have it pinned down, I am thrown off again. I have read past threads here and visited the website that was recommended, but I just don't know and I don't feel comfortable guessing. My hunch is 1920's, but I really can't say.
Most kimonos I've come across are much newer and of synthetic fabric. These all appear to be silk crepe. Some are lined in silk that I have only seen used in 1920's dresses (very thin, soft, with some sheen), so I think that MAY be a clue.
None of them have belt loops.
The silk lining on this one is so lightweight that it's nearly sheer.
I've have tried to do some research to determine their age, but just when I think I have it pinned down, I am thrown off again. I have read past threads here and visited the website that was recommended, but I just don't know and I don't feel comfortable guessing. My hunch is 1920's, but I really can't say.
Most kimonos I've come across are much newer and of synthetic fabric. These all appear to be silk crepe. Some are lined in silk that I have only seen used in 1920's dresses (very thin, soft, with some sheen), so I think that MAY be a clue.
None of them have belt loops.
The silk lining on this one is so lightweight that it's nearly sheer.
