"River Iris" Vintage Japanese Yukata

This listing is for a woman's Japanese summer kimono - called a yukata. Learn more about this type of kimono below. Graceful and timeless, this deep indigo yukata features elegant white iris blossoms drifting along winding streams that flow across the fabric like moving water. Irises are traditionally associated with protection, strength, and purification, while flowing water motifs symbolize resilience and life's continual journey. There are signs of age with some scattered mottling on the white areas - see photos. 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!