Elegant Apricot Orange Silk Komon Kimono This elegant Japanese Komon kimono features a refined apricot-orange ground decorated with delicate seasonal floral motifs and flowing grass patterns. The design combines subtle hand-painted details with soft gradations of color, creating a harmonious and graceful composition typical of traditional Japanese textile aesthetics. Komon kimono are characterized by repeating patterns distributed across the entire garment. Traditionally they were worn as casual yet refined everyday kimono, making them especially suitable for beginners learning to wear kimono. Because of their balanced patterns and decorative beauty, Komon kimono are also highly appreciated today as decorative textile art, often displayed as wall art or interior decoration. The warm apricot-orange color is complemented by clusters of small flowers and softly flowing grasses rendered in muted greens, blues, and whites. These motifs evoke seasonal landscapes celebrated in Japanese art and poetry. The delicate lines and gentle color transitions give the garment a sense of movement and elegance while maintaining a calm and understated aesthetic. The fabric appears to be silk, likely chirimen crepe silk, recognizable from the subtle texture visible in the close-up photographs. Chirimen silk is valued for its soft drape, luxurious feel, and ability to hold dyes beautifully, which enhances the delicate tonal gradations seen in this kimono. Based on the dyeing style, color palette, and tailoring, this kimono is estimated to date from the Shōwa period (昭和時代, 1926–1989), likely mid-Shōwa, around the 1960s–1970s. This kimono remains in good vintage condition and represents a charming example of traditional Japanese textile craftsmanship. It is suitable both for collectors of Japanese clothing and for display as an elegant interior textile. Note: The styled interior photograph is for display purposes only and is intended to illustrate how the Kimono may be presented. This auction lot includes the Kimono only. Size: approx. 　Length: 155 cm 　Yuki (mid-back to end of sleeve): 65 cm 　Sleeve length: 52 cm 　Sleeve width: 33 cm 　Weight: 800 g Condition: (Please refer to the photos for details) - This is a vintage / pre-owned item. - Due to age and previous use, there may be signs of wear such as scratches, stains, discoloration, or creases. - Please note that vintage items may have a distinctive smell due to long-term storage or materials used. Sensitivity to such odors may vary from person to person and from country to country. - We try to describe the condition as accurately as possible, but perceptions may differ depending on individual standards. - Colors may appear slightly different depending on your monitor or lighting when the photos were taken. - Please purchase only if you understand and appreciate the unique characteristics of vintage items. Shipping The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by mainly Japan Post or DHL depend on the situation. It will be shipped from Japan, so it takes about 2-3 weeks to receive normally. Please understand that we use recycled materials (cardboard, old newspapers, etc.) as much as possible for packaging materials in order to protect the environment. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer their contact. If you don't, the parcel will be returned to us and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. Thank you for your cooperation.