{"product_id":"antique-rare-edo-meiji-mens-kimono-with-yuna-bathhouse-scene-18104","title":"Antique Rare Edo–Meiji Men's Kimono with Yuna Bathhouse Scene 18104","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable men's kimono, dating from the late Edo period to the Meiji period, is unlike almost any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts striking design depicts Yuna (bathhouse attendants) in lively poses, boldly painted across the entire garment. The vivid vermilion garments of the women contrast beautifully with the refined gray background, creating a dramatic composition that is both playful and sophisticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKimono of this kind were never ordinary clothing. It is easy to imagine that this piece was custom-made for a wealthy and cultured gentleman with an appreciation for humor, art, and the playful spirit of iki (stylish Edo elegance).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile its original owner remains unknown, one can imagine it being worn at exclusive gatherings, private banquets, or refined evening entertainments among affluent merchants and connoisseurs of the period. Whether or not that was its actual history, the kimono beautifully evokes the fashionable culture and artistic sensibility of late Edo and early Meiji Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expressive figures, dynamic composition, and bold use of color transform this kimono into a wearable work of art rather than simply a garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected for a textile of this age, there are some stains and areas of discoloration. However, considering that it has survived for well over a century, I believe it remains in remarkably well-preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptionally rare collector's piece, suitable for collectors of antique Japanese textiles, museums, exhibitions, or display as a work of Japanese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength (Mitake) 136 cm (approximately 53.5 inches)\u003cbr\u003eTotal length from shoulder to hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve to Sleeve Width (Yuki) 65 cm (approximately 25.6 inches)\u003cbr\u003eMeasurement from the center of the back to the end of the sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight 850g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"zelkovajapan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52096780992732,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/1459\/4268\/files\/DSC00539_aa7e921e-244a-4cb8-9954-58076429a901.jpg?v=1784770336","url":"https:\/\/zelkovajapan.com\/products\/antique-rare-edo-meiji-mens-kimono-with-yuna-bathhouse-scene-18104","provider":"Zelkova Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}