Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono Burgundy Peony Chirimen Crepe Showa Itomasu The technique is still used

The technique is still used today in the making of many household items such as serving trays (like this one)

It measures about 8" in diameter and 8high including the handle 5"

This sensu measures about 15" tall by 8 1/2" wide (38 x 21 cm)

A complete and characterful example of the Chinese cricket cage tradition

Made of a high fire ceramic for lasting durability

Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono Burgundy Peony Chirimen Crepe Showa Itomasu The technique is still usedVintage Japanese Kimono Silk Chirimen Crepe, Burgundy Ground with Yzen Botan Peony Design, Showa Period Japan, Showa Period (19261989) This vintage Japanese kimono is worked in silk chirimen () crepe, its fine pebbled weave lending the deep burgundy ground a subtle luminosity that shifts beautifully in changing light. The garment is cut in a full length formal style with short sleeves finished in a red lining flash at the cuff edge. The overall form