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1920's East Meets West ~ A Striking Hand Embroidery Silk  Kimono In Original Box

1920's East Meets West ~ A Striking Hand Embroidery Silk Kimono In Original Box

To dazzle the eye ~ a exceptionally nice ivory silk Japanese kimono and sash. Vintage 1920's or 1930's, unused still in box. The silk of the robe is very flowing, light and airy, almost gossamer. Beautiful flowers of roses are hand embroidered in padded satin stitch.  Shades of a delicate pink, with the leaves embroidered in a soft color of blue, dot the fabric giving a tranquil feeling .&nbs…