A Child or Baby's Sekka Itajime Shibori Padded Kimono: Dulled Undyed Areas

mid twentieth century
shoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sleeve tip: 21" x 27 1/2", 53.5 cm x 70 cm

This small kimono, meant for a baby or toddler, is hand stitched from indigo dyed cotton. It is lined in dark dyed cotton and it is padded with cotton batting. 

It seems that when or if the kimono was washed the lining fabric bled into the undyed areas on the outside of the kimono so the undyed areas now bear a dull, purplish tone, not a sparkling white tone.

The pattern on the coat is probably familiar to many of you: it is sekka shibori, or a kind of folded shibori whose pattern resembles a blue, snow flower.

The coat is still very durable: and note the beautiful way the tie is stitched to the back of the coat.

A wonderful little garment that calls up memories of old Japan, this little coat could easily be worn, if desired.

Recommended.