"Patterned Seasons" Vintage Japanese Yukata

This listing is for a woman's Japanese summer kimono - called a yukata. Learn more about this type of kimono below. A charming tapestry of seasonal motifs unfolds across this soft beige yukata, featuring iris blooms, maple leaves, seasonal blossoms, and seigaiha wave patterns framed within decorative medallions. The combination of irises (strength and protection), maple leaves (beauty in change), and seigaiha waves (peaceful continuity and good fortune) creates a design rich in traditional symbolism while maintaining a light, airy feel. This kimono does not come with an obi or sash, but you can add one of our simple cotton sashes -- click the option on the right. These are unlined cotton robes usually worn to casual gatherings or for summer festivals. Yukata are also sometimes offered to guests in Japanese inns and hotels. Yukata are popular these days as bath robes, beach or poolside cover ups, or for Japanese festivals or sushi parties anywhere in the world. See the videos below for how to put on a casual kimono or yukata as well as a slide show of many beautiful ones!