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Estate find.
Measures:
42 inches long
13.25 inch sleeve
10 inches across opening of the sleeve
27.5 inches armpit to armpit
Rare Authentic 1930s Art Deco Japanese Export Rayon Brocade Kimono Duster Robe
Collectible piece of pre-WWII textile history. This authentic late 1930s Japanese export robe features a heavy-weight, luxurious double-faced rayon brocade that offers a gorgeous drape and brilliant high-sheen contrast.
Rooted in the striking "Taisho Roman" Art Deco design movement, the garment showcases a bold, architectural bright yellow shoulder yoke framing a deep black floral jacquard body, anchored by a contrasting royal blue hem.
Exquisite Traditional Motifs:
• Yoke: Cascading Wisteria (Fuji) symbolizing longevity and elegance.
• Body & Hem: Vibrant Chrysanthemums (Kiku) paired with the Imperial Carriage Wheel (Genji Guruma), traditional symbols of prosperity and nobility.
Premium Pre-War Craftsmanship & Construction:
• True Double-Faced Brocade: The intricate floral patterns are woven directly into the fabric fabric, mirroring flawlessly on the interior with inverted colors (no messy float threads).
• Hand-Finished Detailing: Features meticulous, authentic hand-stitching securing the interior of the blue hem binding.
• Tailored Seams: All vertical structural panels are finished with clean, flat-felled rolled seams to completely enclose raw edges and prevent fraying.
• Provenance: Retains a fragment of its original woven cloth loop tag at the neckline reading "MADE IN JAPAN" (pre-dating the post-war "Occupied Japan" era).
In good vintage condition for age. No tears or rips. Some worn fabric. But in pretty good shape for being 90 or so years old.
