This is a long undergarment (nagajuban) made from high-quality crepe silk (seika chirimen) in a soft light blue (asahanada) color and a dark blue from old indigo dyeing, divided into upper and lower sections with a kasumi-tori (mist-patterned) shibori (tie-dye) technique. Within these colors, a kasamatsu (pine tree) pattern is created using hiranui makiage shibori (flat-stitch winding tie-dye) and hikita shibori (small dot tie-dye). For hiranui makiage shibori, the fabric is wound tightly from the base, gradually increasing the tension with each turn, until the tip is reached. Then, it is unwound downwards, and tightened at the base. Hikita shibori, when the thread is untied after dyeing, creates a pattern of connected, slightly larger squares than kanoko shibori (deer-kid pattern). The pattern continues without cutting the thread, allowing for continuous dyeing. The kasamatsu pattern on the undergarment depicts pine branches arranged like a kasa (hat), and similarly, the branches are combined to resemble the strings that hold a hat under the chin. The overlapping of two or three such patterns expresses the depth and weight of the pine branches. Pine trees are evergreen, symbolizing longevity and eternity. The fabric is supple and of high-quality seika chirimen, which drapes well and feels comfortable against the skin. The lining of the nagajuban uses habutae (thin silk) in a wasabi-colored, slightly greenish-yellowish gray. The color samples are based on the "Traditional Colors Iroha" website. Dimensions (cm) Nagajuban Length: 136.5, Sleeve Length: 49.5, Sleeve Width: 33, Back Width: 32, Front Width: 29, Shoulder to Shoulder: 67 There appear to be no stains. We have checked for stains and dirt as thoroughly as possible, but there may be some oversights. We appreciate your understanding. These are images taken with a digital camera. Please note that the colors may appear different depending on your monitor. The magic belt used for the photography is not included in this listing. A family member runs a wholesale business dealing with linings such as nagajuban, doura (lining for the body), and hakke (lining for the skirt). It seems that the number of artisans who do shibori is decreasing significantly. They mentioned that nagajuban with this kind of shibori are quite rare.