This very fine silk inner kimono showcases refined shibori patterns alongside katazome faux-shibori. There's minor fraying in a few areas. It measures 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 56 inches (142 cm) in height.
The dounuki, a distinct style of inner kimono within a kimono set, is characterized by sleeves and hem sections stitched to a contrasting main bodice body with unique pattern-work. The shibori tie-dye work on the bodice of this piece is exquisitely subtle and refined. It involved crafting large shibori white medallions initially, followed by yuzen flower paintings within each medallion in a meticulous, multi-step process. The creation of this shibori demanded extensive time and meticulous craftsmanship. The dot-pattern faux-shibori katazome stenciling was specifically applied to the sides and hem cloth adjacent to this shibori bodice.