{"product_id":"1970s-1980s-japanese-hitoe-kimono-zha-ran-textile","title":"1970s-1980s Japanese Hitoe Kimono, Zha-Ran Textile","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking and feminine vintage Japanese full-length kimono robe featuring an elegant Zha-ran graduated dye design. Delicate plum blossoms - Japan's enduring symbol of perseverance and hope, blooming even through a late-winter snowfall - grace this lovely piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s–1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dusty Pink \/ Salmon Pink, White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56¼ in. (full length)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium wool-polyester blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plum blossoms with flowing vines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zha-ran graduated dyeing with shibori-style texturing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kōtekizome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please see the final image for a complete measurement diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor \u0026amp; Artistic Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThousands of tiny white Zha-ran circles are scattered across the dyed fields, gently softening the deeper pink tones and creating the appearance of delicate winter snowfall. The result is a romantic, atmospheric composition with remarkable depth and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving such a smooth color gradient on a wool-polyester blend is a notable technical accomplishment. Synthetic fibers are far more difficult to dye evenly than natural fibers, making this seamless transition a testament to the advanced colorfast dye formulas for which Kōtekizome became well known during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis robe is an unlined hitoe kimono with traditional partial shoulder lining that provides light reinforcement while maintaining a comfortable transitional-weight garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe premium wool-polyester blend reflects the innovation of late 20th-century Japanese textile production. Rather than relying on delicate hand-tied shibori, the fabric's dimensional texture and signature white circles were created through an advanced heat-setting process that permanently shapes the synthetic fibers. The result is a durable textile that captures the appearance of traditional shibori while offering greater resilience and easier care than silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the robe is in very good vintage condition with excellent structural integrity. The back shoulder lining (kata-ate) exhibits extensive shattering consistent with age. There is light surface soiling in a few areas that should respond well to professional cleaning, along with a small stain on the front collar panel (please see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small section of the inner collar seam was previously opened and has been neatly hand re-stitched, once again concealing the original Kōtekizome label and fiber-content tag as intended by traditional construction. Hand sewn. Quality Japanese kimonos are hand-sewn so they can be disassembled for cleaning and then carefully reassembled without damaging the fabric with permanent machine stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dramatic and authentic Japanese textile from the 1970s–1980s, this full-length kimono transitions effortlessly into contemporary wear as a statement robe, elegant duster, bohemian layering piece, striking wall display, or an exceptional addition to any vintage kimono or Japanese textile collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kōtekizome Dyeworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42823820542141,"sku":"Robe007","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/Robe007a.jpg?v=1784652280","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/1970s-1980s-japanese-hitoe-kimono-zha-ran-textile","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}