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 bold, kinetic presence, its jagged shibori pattern flashing across the fabric like storm clouds catching bursts of lightning. The deep indigo blue background and scattered white resist areas create a powerful sense of motion, giving the piece a dramatic and traditional appeal. Vivid masterful dye work make it wonderful to wear or a fantastic piece to collect or display.

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!