This is a silk tsumugi (pongee) kimono with shibori (tie-dye) detailing. The shibori techniques used are "maki-shime shibori" (wrapping and tying) where the fabric is wrapped and tied with thread to resist dye, and "nui-shime shibori" (sewing and tying) where the fabric is sewn with a needle and the thread is pulled tight to create the resist. The kimono features nui-shime shibori using ori-nui shibori (folded and sewn) and awase-nui shibori (sewn together) techniques to create diamond and arabesque patterns. The diamond and floral patterns are drawn with water-soluble dye, and the fabric is folded and sewn along the lines and curves, with thread used to create the shibori. The floral and leaf patterns are created by running stitches along the outlines and pulling them tight, then wrapping thread around the resulting pouch-like areas. The white areas of the flowers and leaves, created by the shibori resist, are then dyed in yellow, light blue, and yellow-green. The yellow-red ground color has variations in shade due to the dye application, giving it a charming, gradient-like appearance. It must have been quite challenging to shibori the slightly stiff tsumugi fabric. (Photos 5 and 6 show the weave of the tsumugi fabric) The lining is a cream-colored silk habutae. The hagaki (underskirt) is made of sei-ka chirimen (crepe) dyed in a yellowish-vermilion gradient. Both the outer and lining fabrics are silk. Measurements (cm) Height (back): 152, Sleeve length: 64, Sleeve width: 32, Sleeve length: 63, Back width: 30, Front width: 24.5, Bati-eri (V-neck collar) Polyester sleeves are attached to the kimono to give the appearance of wearing a long undergarment (nagajuban). (Photos 1, 14-16) Recently, there are undergarments (nagajuban) that mimic the look of a nagajuban, called "usotsuki juban" (lying juban). It seems that the sleeves of the nagajuban, which should be visible from the sleeve opening, have been attached to the kimono's sleeves, with a han-eri (collar) attached to the undergarment. Some people also attach a collar to a han-juban (half-undergarment). However, the sleeves of this juban are wider than the kimono's sleeves. (As shown in photo 14) It is possible to remove the juban sleeves before shipping. There are stains in several places on the lining. (Photos 7-9) (Photo 8 is the upper part of the lining, near the collar) There are stains on the hem of the left back panel and the left front panel of the hagaki. (Photos 7, 10-12) We have checked for stains and dirt as thoroughly as possible, but there may be oversights. We appreciate your understanding. These are digital camera images. Please note that colors may appear different depending on your smartphone or computer. Also, please be aware that the camera's characteristics often cause colors to appear different than they are in reality.