This listing is for a woman's Japanese summer kimono - called a yukata. 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.

This vintage cotton yukata has a sweet charm that comes through in its repeating three petal or leaf motifs, scattered in a balanced grid of black and red, almost like a field of tiny leaves caught mid-spin. The pattern is simple but spirited, giving the piece a light and cheerful summer energy. Playful minimal style.

Unfortunately, there are some signs of age with scattered small dot blemishes, see last photos, but still in very good vintage condition.

This kimono does not come with an obi or sash, but you can add one of our simple cotton sashes for $15, click the option on the right.

See the videos below for how to put on a casual kimono or yukata as well as a slide show of many beautiful ones!