Japanese Hitoe or Unlined Summer Kimono with Lily Motif

Softly, a deep purple robe where white lilies sprawl like they own the place.

This silk hitoe or unlined summer kimono with lily motif is from Japan, and dates to the 20th century. A hitoe is an unlined kimono, traditionally worn in the warmer months in Japan, when a lighter garment is more comfortable than a lined one. Offered here, a long robe with wide straight sleeves, laid flat. It is dyed in rich purple, covered in large white lilies with long leaves and small touches of yellow and brown. The front opens down the center in a narrow V. It is 48 inches wide and 56 long.

Bold blooms, deep color and not a hint of restraint.