When you say "usual," this is it♪ The checkered pattern, a design of alternating colored squares, was once called "ishidatami" (stone pavement) or "arare" (hail). It got its name from the Edo period kabuki actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu, who loved it. This piece connects that Ichimatsu pattern with a sophisticated striped design in ink black, with a subtly worn texture. It changes three-dimensionally depending on the viewing angle, creating a retro yet modern atmosphere. While there is a slight stain on the upper chest and a small spot on the upper thigh, the chic, retro-modern atmosphere seems to quietly erase them, making you stylish just by wearing it☆ With a "ishiki-ate" (seat lining) to cover see-through undergarments and prevent sweat and other stains from directly touching the kimono, it also reduces stress on the seams and fabric around the hips, beautifully enhancing your back view. This is a "hitoe" (single-layered) silk komon (small-patterned kimono) ('ω')ノ "Hitoe" kimonos, worn from mid-May to the end of June and in September, bridging the seasons, are attractive for their light wearability due to the lack of lining. They're perfect as transitional wear when it's too hot for lined kimonos but the season isn't right for thin summer fabrics. However, with the unpredictable temperature changes these days, and many places having air conditioning, they can also be worn in the slightly cooler parts of summer. The timing of wearing them has changed to fit modern lifestyles. Please enjoy them according to your own judgment. You'll want to savor the comfortable embrace of the "hand-sewn tailoring," which is different from machine-made, with its excellent fit and ease of movement, and the soft touch of the "silk" material! Wear it often as a casual outing staple during the hitoe season (*^▽^*) Measurements: Length: 160cm (from shoulder) Sleeve Length: 65cm Shoulder Width: 31cm Sleeve Width: 34cm Sleeve Length: 48.5cm Front Width: 24cm Back Width: 30.5cm Material: Silk (Hitoe) with Ishiki-ate Seam Allowance: Length (Ura-age: Front 4cm, Back 3.5cm) Sleeve Length (Miyagoro side: 3.5cm, Sleeve side: 2cm) Sleeve Length (4cm) Tap here to see the blue part♪ Hitoe here #yumehitoe Komon here #yumekomon ***Announcements (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ꕤ*.*** ★Regarding discounts, please see my profile. ★The obi and accessories worn are props for photography. Length (from shoulder)...160-164cm Stains...Yes