Hitoe Hōmongi Kimono (Seisenkyo)

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Brand New Authentic Silk Hitoe Hōmongi Kimono by Ueno Machiko (Seisenkyo) Only taken out for photographs. • Artisan/Maker: Ueno Machiko (上野街子), head artist of the prestigious Kyoto-based Seisenkyo (清染居) studio. She carries on the historic Kyo-Yuzen lineage of Living National Treasure Ueno Tameji II. • Authenticity: Features the artist's red embroidered signature seal (落款 - rakkan) reading “清”. Comes complete with its original calligraphy-labeled tatōshi paper wrapping, serving as a lifetime certificate of provenance. • Condition: Brand New / Never Worn. Mint collector's condition with pristine silk integrity. • Structure: Unlined (単衣 - Hitoe). Meticulously tailored from a single layer of premium silk with flawlessly finished interior seams. Lightweight and fluidly draped. • Type: Hōmongi (Formal Visiting Kimono). Features a continuous, masterfully hand-painted pattern flowing seamlessly across the fabric panels. • Design: Muted deep slate blue transitioning via Bokashi gradient into a soft sage green. Adorned with hand-painted branches of early spring blossoms and traditional folding fans (sensu). • Material: 100% Silk (Shōken). • Seasonality: Designed specifically for the warm transition seasons, traditionally worn during June and September. These sell for thousands.. will take a very special trade!

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