Men's vintage traditional Japanese kimono Kenkatabami Montsuki 002

• Made in Japan
• 100% black silk
• Dark blue silk lining
• adorned with 5 family coat of arms "Kamon Maruni Kenkatabami" (the saber and the leaf of Oxalis)

A bit of symbolism: in Japanese Buddhism the "Ken" saber or straight double-edged sword is the symbolic object of awakening. Used in the "Goma" fire ritual to destroy the passions and is carried by the Buddhist deity " Fudo-Myoo" to overcome the ignorance of human beings

Oxalis plant "Katabami" consumable with anti-inflammatory property is used in Japan to repel demons.

Description: authentic ancient japanese kimono 100% black silk men
once worn by samurai warriors under their "Yoroi" armor
No longer manufactured nowadays, this type of kimono is becoming increasingly rare, and unfortunately tends to disappear!
it is most often purchased by foreign tourists passing through Japan
Japanese men only wear it on rare occasions, wedding ceremony or other exceptional events.
As the purchase of this new silk kimono being too expensive, it is most often purchased in polyester, tetron
or even rented for the occasion

Maintenance: dry cleaning, silk requires!
Period: Heisei (1989~)

Use: respecting the martial tradition, in the manner of Japanese shihans, this kimono is to be worn as a keikogi and in addition to the hakama umanori Shima gray striped for the practice of Iaido, Kenjutsu, Batto jutsu
(on sale in the shop)

Come without belt but but sale in our shop

Service:

Delivered, wrapped in a "Kamon" gift paper ready to be offered!

Good general condition (Judge for yourself using the detailed photos)

Dimension:

Height:128cm
Width:59cm
Width from sleeve end to sleeve end: 125cm
Sleeve height: 48cm
Sleeve width: 32cm