Last year I bought these two kimonos in Tbilisi and wonder how old are they and what material are they made of. Please help!
I find it very hard to date kimonos—they haven't changed a lot.
As to the fabric, you an test the fiber if you can find some small bit to snip off in an inconspicuous place. Here's instructions: https://vintagefashionguild.org/resources/fabric/determining-fiber/
As to the fabric, you an test the fiber if you can find some small bit to snip off in an inconspicuous place. Here's instructions: https://vintagefashionguild.org/resources/fabric/determining-fiber/
GemGem
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I think the second one may be more ceremonial than every day wear. Or could be for a wealthy family.I think they are silk with a partial cotton lining. The burn test as suggested above should help determine that. I’m also not great with dating. Do either of them have mons on?
Did a little studying and still can only say that they were made in the past 50 years or so. For some knowledgeable (and amusingly profanity-laced writing), go to silkandbones.com