We rarely purchase single pieces because we cannot pay nearly what the owner paid for it. Please realize we buy in bulk and have a steady supply already, so unless your single piece is rare or high value, we are not likely to be interested or able to offer you a good price.
If your piece is unusual, we may offer a consignment arrangement. This would include wedding kimono (if quite different from ones we currently offer) or unusual vintage or antique pieces (e.g., boro, yogi, or pieces collected prior to 1945) valued at more than $300. We charge a 50% commission on consignments, which covers researching, photographing, describing, listing, e-commerce fees and all customer service.
If you do have a collection of vintage Japanese textiles that you would like to offer us, please have a detailed inventory (garment type, quantity of each, condition) and a starting price in mind before contacting us. (Browse our website and others' to see how similar items are priced.) We do not accept blemished or damaged pieces, so be sure to remove those from your inventory count.
Email us your inventory list (please do not send photos yet) and any information about the history of the collection along with your initial inquiry.
If you would like us to evaluate the collection via video chat ($50 per hour), message Nancy to schedule a time.
