{"product_id":"festival-friends-vintage-boys-kimono-vest-set","title":"\"Festival Friends\" Vintage Boy's Kimono Vest Set","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis listing is for a vintage Japanese boy's kimono and padded vest ensemble called a \u003cem\u003ehifu\u003c\/em\u003e set often worn for special occasions. Read below to learn more.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA charming celebration of childhood, this vintage boy's kimono and matching padded vest set features playful Japanese ningyo dolls dressed in colorful traditional costumes. The ivory silk has a beautiful geometric jacquard weave with a subtle sheen, while the vest showcases a large doll carrying festive treasures on the back and two smaller figures playing musical instruments on the front. Gold accents and a colorful woven lattice design. Delicate lace trim along the vest collar adds a sweet finishing touch to this delightful ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis set has never been worn and remains in excellent vintage condition, beautifully preserved with no apparent signs of age or use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTraditional Japanese children's kimono and padded vest sets, often called hifu sets, were worn for special occasions, particularly Shichi-Go-San, a celebration honoring children's growth and well-being at ages three, five, and seven. The padded, sleeveless hifu vest is worn over the kimono, providing warmth and an additional decorative layer without requiring a traditional obi. These sets are especially associated with three-year-old children, although styles and customs vary, and were often carefully preserved as treasured family keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Excellent, Unused Condition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67762280595769,"sku":"1026bkKK5","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/IMG_1278_4a5e802f-bba9-4a5a-81a1-919ac5771888.jpg?v=1792675688","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/festival-friends-vintage-boys-kimono-vest-set","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}