Light blue Houmongi with Shibori flowers

Light blue Houmongi kimono, hand-decorated with flowers using the Shibori technique

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Light blue Houmongi with Shibori flowers. A beautiful and rare light blue Japanese Houmongi kimono, hand-decorated with delicate flowers and foliage in shades of blue, white, and pale pink. The design combines traditional hand-painting with the Shibori dyeing technique, creating soft gradients that flow elegantly across the lower part of the kimono and the sleeves. Stylized geometric motifs complete this refined composition. The fabric has a subtle texture that adds depth and catches the light beautifully. This Houmongi is in good condition, with faint marks and slight wear around the collar. Being a vintage/used piece, it may show some stains or defects.

A Kimono Houmongi is a type of traditional Japanese kimono that is often worn for formal occasions, such as weddings or tea ceremonies. Kimono “Houmongi” is a specific style of kimono that features a flowing pattern or design that extends from the hemline to the midsection, with the patterns typically positioned to create a harmonious balance.

Houmongi is known for its elegant and refined appearance. The design motifs can vary widely, including seasonal flowers, landscapes, birds, or traditional Japanese patterns. These patterns are often hand-painted or dyed onto the fabric, resulting in intricate and detailed designs.

Kimono Houmongi vintage/ used.
In good condition, some discrete marks and slight wear around the collar.
Dimensions around: A – 125 cm / B – 155 cm / C – 32 cm / D – 49 cm
The price indicated is for the kimono alone, without any accessories.
Maintenance: Dry clean only.

It could be that from one screen to another the colors are different on some products.

Care tips

Dry cleaning

Brocades, for example, are delicate and intricate fabrics that require special care when cleaning. It is recommended, if you can, to have them professionally dry cleaned to avoid damage to the fragile woven threads. This is the best way to clean these fabrics.

Shipping, Returns, and Taxes

United States

DDP US Shipping (all-inclusive)
All US orders will be shipped DDP. Import duties & taxes are prepaid, nothing is due on delivery. We also handle the customs paperwork so your parcel moves smoothly.
If you’re ever asked to pay something at the door, contact us and we’ll resolve it quickly.

Japan Post
Shipping to the United States via Japan Post is available again, now shipped DDP (duties and taxes prepaid, nothing to pay on delivery).

Europe (European Union)

We have integrated the IOSS system (Import One-Stop Shop) to simplify your European orders:

Orders ≤ €150 (excluding shipping) : VAT is collected at checkout. Since the EU customs reform of 1 July 2026, a small flat customs duty of €3 per product category now also applies to low-value parcels. We’ve built it into your total, so it’s already included in the displayed price. No carrier handling fee, no surprises on delivery, the price you see is the final price.

Orders > 150€: Thanks to the EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, our products made in Japan benefit from total exemption from customs duties. Only VAT and carrier handling fees apply at delivery.

Canada

For Canada, the customs exemption threshold is set at 20 CAD. Thanks to the free trade agreement between Canada and Japan, our Japanese products are generally exempt from customs duties even if the value exceeds this threshold. However, once the order exceeds 20 CAD, GST/HST is applied to the entire declared value, even though customs duties often remain nil for these products.

Australia

Although the exemption threshold is 1,000 AUD, it is important to note that GST (Goods and Services Tax, equivalent to 10%) applies to all imports from Japan, regardless of the declared value.

For orders exceeding 1,000 AUD, in addition to GST, customs duties (generally around 5% depending on the type of product) may be applied during clearance.

United Kingdom (UK)

In the United Kingdom, the customs exemption threshold is set at 135 GBP. However, thanks to the UK‑Japan CEPA, most customs duties on our products made in Japan are waived.

Thus, even for orders exceeding 135 GBP, our Japanese products are not subject to customs duties. However, VAT (generally 20%) and carrier fees are still applicable upon importation.

Preparation time

We ship your parcels worldwide from Japan. If you do not see your country listed when entering your delivery address, please feel free to contact us so we can work together to find the best option.

Your order is prepared within 2 business days following the receipt of your payment and handed over to the carrier you selected at the time of purchase. You will receive a shipping confirmation email to track your parcel. We offer several delivery options to meet your needs.

Return Policy – Kimonos & Accessories

If your order has not yet been shipped, we can cancel it and issue a full refund.

For kimonos, returns are only accepted if the product received does not match the one ordered. Returns for reasons such as a sizing issue, a color difference compared to the photos, or simply a change of mind will not be considered. We encourage you to carefully read the product description, where all the features are detailed.

Although we carefully inspect each kimono, it may show slight imperfections due to its nature as a pre-owned product, but it will not have any tears. Any notable imperfections are mentioned in the product listing. If no defect is indicated, it means that any imperfection is minimal and does not detract from the quality of the product.

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Light blue Houmongi with Shibori flowers

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