Thank you for viewing. This is a Komon kimono with the "Kamawanu" pattern, which evokes the spirit of Edo. "Kamawanu" is a "hanjie" (riddle picture) combining "kama" (sickle), "wa" (ring), and "nu" (ぬ). This is a unique piece filled with playfulness and a sophisticated atmosphere. Umeji Someya Edo Komon The condition is good, with no noticeable stains. Umeji Someya is a traditional craftsman designated as a traditional handicraft in Saitama Prefecture for "Kumagaya dyeing." This is a work by Umeji Someya using printing (nassen), which is a dyeing method using paper stencils. As the "捺" (natsu - to stamp) in "nassen" suggests, glue is applied on a white cloth through a stencil, After removing the stencil, the parts without glue are dyed. The Kamawanu pattern is an Edo period puzzle pattern that combines a sickle, a round ring, and the character "nu," and is read as "Kamawanu" (I don't care). It expresses the spirit of the rough Edo people and embodies the desire to help the weak. 【History】 Popular among townspeople around the Genroku era (1688-1704) Ichikawa Danjuro VII used this pattern when he played the role of "Kasane no Yoemon," and it became a huge hit among the common people. 【Meaning】 The words express the spirit of the Edo townspeople who would sacrifice themselves to help the weak, saying, "I don't care" or "Who cares?" One of the classic Kabuki patterns that means "not being particular about things." It is said that it started as a design worn to declare the spirit of "sacrificing oneself to help the weak, regardless of fire or water." Length: Approximately 152cm Sleeve to sleeve: 65cm Sleeve length: 46cm, seam allowance 5cm Sleeve width: 33cm Front width: 25cm Back width: 31cm Kimono sale in progress You can view kimonos here. My kimono ↓ #imaricokimono Kimono only for sale. #kimono #komon #kamawanu #hanjie #edokomon #sharakigi #iki #wamodan #playfulness #tenugui pattern #unique pattern Spring color For those who like Chikusen etc.