The fabric was made in Oshima using traditional dying techniques.
This one uses raw silk (unlike the processed machine-spun silk kimonos typically have) and was dyed in mud.
Every single line of fabric was painstakingly lined up correctly to ensure the pattern is perfect.

So, with this kimono, you're literally bringing a piece of Japan to your home.

See here for more details on Oshima kimonos:

And here:


Width: 128cm (50")
Length: 163cm (64")
Sleeves (top to bottom): 44cm (17")
Armpit to Armpit (back): 57cm (22")
Chest (along the back fold, except collar): 109cm (42.5")

Age:
1990s

Fabric Quality:
Silk, somewhat firm, very lightly textured
B - Some age stains up to 1" on the front of the right sleeve, middle back, left chest, and collar, and use stains on the collar. (Outside)
See images for quality of the inner fabric. Little staining on the lining.