This listing is for a woman's Japanese summer kimono - called a yukata. Learn more about this type of kimono below.

Elegant and understated, this vintage yukata features crisp white calligraphic characters and flowing brushstroke lines scattered across a vibrant cobalt-blue ground. The rhythmic design evokes the movement of wind, water, and handwritten ink, while symbols resembling kotobuki (longevity and celebration) add an auspicious touch.

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!