{"product_id":"kimono-vintage-homme-en-soie-kasuri-bleu-nuit-nagagi-hitoe-motifs-igeta","title":"Men's vintage tsumugi silk kimono – Igeta kasuri 井桁絣 pattern – Navy blue Japanese nagagi hitoe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Japanese silk kimono for men\u003c\/strong\u003e is an authentic \u003cstrong\u003enagagi\u003c\/strong\u003e, the long kimono worn as the main garment in men's attire, made in \u003cstrong\u003ehitoe 単衣\u003c\/strong\u003e style, meaning unlined to maintain lightness and fluidity. Its fine, very fluid, and shiny natural silk, in midnight blue, is decorated with small geometric \u003cstrong\u003eigeta 井桁\u003c\/strong\u003e patterns made using \u003cstrong\u003ekasuri 絣\u003c\/strong\u003e technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric features a scattering of small \u003cstrong\u003eigeta\u003c\/strong\u003e patterns, drawn in light blue on a dark background with shifting reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir discreet repetition gives the kimono an elegant rhythm, typical of informal Japanese men's fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasuri 絣\u003c\/strong\u003e is a weaving technique in which certain threads are dyed before weaving. The slight misalignment of the threads produces the characteristic contours of the pattern and gives the textile subtle depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eigeta 井桁\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, inspired by the traditional structure surrounding Japanese wells, forms small geometric crosses here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe midnight blue silk has a luminosity, particularly visible when the fabric moves and catches the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInner Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehitoe 単衣\u003c\/strong\u003e kimono is generally unlined. It features traditional off-white cotton reinforcements with patterns and decorations at the upper back and hip level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces protect stressed areas while maintaining the garment's lightness and suppleness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏 Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve to sleeve width: approx. 126 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight from shoulder to bottom: approx. 145 cm\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to shoulder width: approx. 63 cm\u003cbr\u003eThe straight cut of the nagagi allows for traditional wear or a contemporary interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur model, Tôma, in the worn photo, is 1m71 tall. This kimono will fit people between 1m68 and 1m80 with a slender or average build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kaku obi visible in the worn photo is not included but may be available upon request. Please contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine natural silk, tsumugi type, possibly Oshima tsumugi, not certain; interior reinforcements in cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003cbr\u003eThe silk remains fluid, supple, and shiny.\u003cbr\u003eTwo small snags are present in the middle back and on the left sleeve and are visible in the photos. There are very slight signs of wear on the inner collar lining. These marks remain discreet and consistent with the age of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japan, discovered in Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦝 Our opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kimono is very understated and classy with this high-quality silk. Its lightness and fluidity are very pleasant; it is quite an old and well-made piece.\u003cbr\u003eA perfect kimono to discover authentic Japanese men's kimonos, wear a traditional garment daily, or enrich a Japanese collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to discover other pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Browse our complete selection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Découvrez notre collection de haori japonais anciens pour homme et femme : vestes kimono authentiques en soie, doublures raffinées et pièces uniques.\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/kimono\"\u003eancient Japanese haori and kimonos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54831446425939,"sku":"H96","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/kimono-vintage-homme-soie-type-tsumugi-japon.jpg?v=1788349290","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/kimono-vintage-homme-en-soie-kasuri-bleu-nuit-nagagi-hitoe-motifs-igeta","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}