Japanese Kuro Tomesode Early 1940s.  52½"across shoulders; 62½"long. Woman's black formal chirimen silk crepe kimono. Five crests. Yuzen dyeing, with couched silver threads and small touches of silk embroidery. This dramatic kimono, with its handsome phoenix motif, is in excellent condition. Read about yuzen dyeing on the Design Techniques page.   $345 K-2947  Front and back views below               Large photo of the decorated area	MARLA MALLETT: TEXTILES Japanese Kimono - 3 HOME Price List