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Collecting Vintage Kimono: A Starter Guide

Noah Tanaka·Published
Collecting Vintage Kimono: A Starter Guide

Kimono Types

  • Furisode: long-sleeved formal
  • Tomesode: short-sleeved formal
  • Komon: casual with repeating patterns
  • Tsumugi: rustic silk pongee
  • Haori: short jacket

Condition Assessment

  • Stains (underarm yellowing)
  • Weak spots along fold lines
  • Seam separation at shoulders

Fair Pricing

Komon: $30-$80. Furisode: $150-$500. Antique: $300-$2000+. Haori: $20-$100.

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