Item priced at 1.8 million yen. 400 years ago, a wife wove Jofu (fine linen) for her husband, who had been recognized for his achievements by the Ryukyu Kingdom and promoted. She presented it to the king as a token of gratitude, which is said to be the beginning of Miyako Jofu. It is full of high-class dignity and was designated as a National Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1978. The simple warmth of hand-spun yarn, the suppleness that you wouldn't believe is linen, and the firmness with a crisp feel. The ultimate aspiration, one of Japan's four major Jofu: "Miyako Jofu." Miyako Jofu begins with thread making. The carefully cultivated ramie fibers are split thinly using fingers and nails, then carefully twisted by hand to make thread, and then kasuri (ikat) is tied according to the design. It is dyed with natural dyes such as indigo and Fukugi, and then carefully hand-woven. The finishing process called "washing," which involves starching and kinuta-uchi (pounding with a wooden mallet), is performed. It becomes a supreme handmade item. And it is very light and finished into the finest item with excellent elasticity and luster. The cool, exceptional feel is Miyako Jofu. With fine kasuri matching, even skilled artisans can only weave about 30cm a day. An elegant and beautiful Hanabishi Kasane pattern is woven on a black indigo ground. It is a beautiful item born from the blessings of nature and the efforts of human hands, and it was woven with a commitment from the cultivation of ramie. Please enjoy the exquisite comfort, said to be the highest peak of summer clothing. [Simple packaging] for shipping. Those who wish for paper wrapping and cardboard packaging will need to pay an additional option fee. ・Kimono dimensions (wide collar) Length: 154cm (from shoulder) / Sleeve length: 62.7cm / Sleeve length: 49.3cm Front width: 22cm / Back width: 28.5cm *If you wish to have alterations, please purchase the "Alteration dedicated page" separately. The following are guidelines and may not always be possible. Length +3cm / Sleeve length +4cm / Sleeve +cm Width Front width +4cm / Back width +3cm ・Presence or absence of guard processing → Yes ・Condition (finished) [S] Almost no stains or dirt, and the item is in very good condition. ・Estimated wearing season June, September, early October (single-layered) July, August (summer wear) ・Grade / Casual ・Wearing purposes / Parties / Dinner parties / Theater / Tea ceremonies / Shopping etc... ・Presence or absence of artist or signature ・Color ・Patterns and types of flowers ・Shipping company Japan Post (Anonymous shipping is not supported) Item Number