Authentic Mud-dyed Oshima Tsumugi with certificate. Oshima Tsumugi is known as the queen of kimonos, a highest grade silk fabric and a one of the status symbols. It is a traditional Japanese craft with a history of about 1,300 years. Only products that have passed the strictest inspection in the kimono industry are given the certificate. One of the unique process in making Oshima Tsumugi is mud dyeing that is done only in Amami Oshima island and Kagoshima Prefecture all over the world. By repeatedly dyeing the kimono with mud and Sharimbai (a plant of the rose family) over 80times, it is dyed a deep, lustrous, sophisticated black or brown color that does not fade. This strong and soft kimono, born from the unique combination of three properties of animal origin(silk), plant based(Sharimbai), and mineral(mud), can be passed down for three generations. Oshima Tsumugi has been recognized as a national traditional craft since 1980 by the Japanese government. Enjoy the beautiful, deep colors of mud dyeing and the very fine ikat patterns in pure silk. Excellent conditions, light stains inside. Length under collar 160 cm Sleeve and Shoulder(Center of back wrist) 66 cm *********************************** Tracked shipping from Italy. There are no customs duties for EU customers. (For non-mainland destinations including islands and overseas territories, additional charges may apply.) Thank you!