Am i buying this kimono right?
This is my first kimono, and I wanted to get a less pricer one as my first:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Japanese-Clothing-Kimono-Dress-Women-Silk-k943_W0QQitemZ250227192613QQihZ015QQcategoryZ29454QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
For the obi, I've found these three; but are they the right kind, and match well? I will only buy one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cool-design-Beautiful-grass-Japanese-Antique-Kimono-Obi_W0QQitemZ120207402271QQihZ002QQcategoryZ73466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Shine-Yellow-JPN-Antique-Real-Kimono-Obi_W0QQitemZ120207402262QQihZ002QQcategoryZ73466QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-JAPANESE-OBI-BELT-BOW-Red-Silk-Kimono-Sash_W0QQitemZ250227263022QQihZ015QQcategoryZ29454QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Which, if any, would be the best one too buy; and the best looking? I'm sorry I'm so kimono-illiterate!
Thank you for any help
That's a real Kimono.
However this kind of kimono is not popular among the young people in Japan, that's the reason of such cheap price, I guess.
There are Kimono pattern types for each young and old people, it looks too severe to me. I am sure the kimono's owner was her 60s, 70s... younger people tend to choose colorful kimonos, which are more expensive.
But it's just a matter of taste.
I would choose the first obi(pink) if I were you.
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