{"product_id":"an-eye-dazzling-yamatogasuri-cotton-kimono-special-kasuri-weave-from-nara","title":"An Eye Dazzling Yamatogasuri Cotton Kimono: Special Kasuri Weave from Nara","description":"\u003cp\u003enineteenth century\u003cbr\u003eshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sleeve tip: 53\" x 48\", 134.5 cm x 122 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an absolutely beautiful kimono that is hand woven from hand spun cotton yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is dyed in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/kasuri\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ekasuri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e technique--and in this case the \u003cem\u003ekasuri\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinctive type from Nara prefecture. It is referred to as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.artsmia.org\/search\/thomas%20murray%20collection\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYamatogasuri.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photos here fail to capture the subtlety of tones woven into this cloth which makes the fabric have a kind of pulsating or shimmering effect. The pattern is based on the traditional well crib design and as you can see the pattern fades dark to light in ordered and alternate progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kimono is in nearly perfect or unused condition and is devoid of any flaws from use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a beauty, a stunning example of \u003cem\u003eYamatogasuri, \u003c\/em\u003eand one that has massive appeal, not just in the visual sense but also for its age and splendid condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46018640838842,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Yamatogasuri5.jpg?v=1782165601","url":"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/products\/an-eye-dazzling-yamatogasuri-cotton-kimono-special-kasuri-weave-from-nara","provider":"Sri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}