Ivory Fan
Ivory Fan
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The Ivory Fan Kimono | Vintage Japanese Elegance
An exquisite expression of Japanese artistry, timeless femininity and understated luxury.
A beautiful full-length vintage Japanese kimono in soft ivory and warm champagne, adorned with intricate traditional folding fan motifs, delicate florals and subtle geometric patterns.
Romantic yet wonderfully sophisticated, this exceptional piece combines the refinement of traditional Japanese dress with an effortless, contemporary elegance.
The Design
The kimono features a luminous ivory and pale champagne base, enriched with intricate miniature geometric patterns that create a delicate, almost lace-like effect across the fabric.
Scattered throughout are beautifully detailed Japanese folding fans, decorated with floral illustrations in muted charcoal, dusty blue, soft coral and warm red.
The understated palette is contrasted by a striking burnt-orange interior and richly coloured hem accents, adding unexpected depth and warmth to the design.
Its full-length silhouette, generous traditional sleeves and beautifully draped fabric create an elegant sense of movement.
Every detail contributes to a piece that feels both delicate and distinctive.
A Little Japanese History
Estimated Era: Shōwa Period (1926–1989)
This vintage kimono is believed to date from Japan’s Shōwa era, a period that witnessed remarkable developments in Japanese fashion and textile design. Its precise age has not been authenticated.
The beautiful folding fans featured throughout the garment are known in Japanese design as ĹŚgi or Sensu.
Traditionally, the opening shape of a fan symbolises expanding possibilities, prosperity and good fortune.
These elegant motifs have appeared in Japanese decorative arts and textiles for centuries, often associated with celebration, beauty and auspicious beginnings.
The combination of delicate patterned backgrounds, ornamental fans and subtle floral details gives this piece a sense of heritage that transcends seasonal fashion.
How to Wear Her
One extraordinary piece. Endless possibilities.
- Everyday Luxury: Layer over tailored linen trousers and a simple ivory camisole for effortless sophistication.
- Evening Elegance: Wear open over a silk slip dress with delicate gold jewellery.
- Summer Statement: Pair with a minimalist outfit and sandals for a beautifully relaxed, luxurious look.
- An Heirloom Piece: Display as textile art, allowing its intricate Japanese design to become part of your home.
Its neutral champagne tones make it wonderfully versatile, while its striking traditional detailing ensures it never feels ordinary.
Product Details
- Origin: Japan
- Era: Believed to be Shōwa Period (1926–1989), unverified
- Style: Full-Length Vintage Japanese Kimono
- Primary Colour: Ivory and Soft Champagne
- Accent Colours: Burnt Orange, Dusty Blue, Charcoal and Coral
- Motifs: Traditional Japanese Folding Fans, Florals and Fine Geometric Patterns
- Sleeves: Wide, Flowing Traditional Kimono Sleeves
- Silhouette: Long, Relaxed and Elegantly Draped
- Fabric Composition: To Be Confirmed
- Availability: One of a Kind — Only One Available
Why We Love Her
Some pieces are designed to follow trends. Others are beautiful enough to exist beyond them.
This kimono is the latter.
An extraordinary combination of delicate Japanese artistry, refined colour and timeless design, created to be worn, treasured and rediscovered for years to come.
No mass production. No identical replacements.
Just one beautiful piece of Japan, waiting for its next chapter.
Akiko & Co.
A Little Piece of Japan, Worn Your Way.
The Ivory Fan Kimono | Vintage Japanese Elegance
An exquisite expression of Japanese artistry, timeless femininity and understated luxury.
A beautiful full-length vintage Japanese kimono in soft ivory and warm champagne, adorned with intricate traditional folding fan motifs, delicate florals and subtle geometric patterns.
Romantic yet wonderfully sophisticated, this exceptional piece combines the refinement of traditional Japanese dress with an effortless, contemporary elegance.
The Design
The kimono features a luminous ivory and pale champagne base, enriched with intricate miniature geometric patterns that create a delicate, almost lace-like effect across the fabric.
Scattered throughout are beautifully detailed Japanese folding fans, decorated with floral illustrations in muted charcoal, dusty blue, soft coral and warm red.
The understated palette is contrasted by a striking burnt-orange interior and richly coloured hem accents, adding unexpected depth and warmth to the design.
Its full-length silhouette, generous traditional sleeves and beautifully draped fabric create an elegant sense of movement.
Every detail contributes to a piece that feels both delicate and distinctive.
A Little Japanese History
Estimated Era: Shōwa Period (1926–1989)
This vintage kimono is believed to date from Japan’s Shōwa era, a period that witnessed remarkable developments in Japanese fashion and textile design. Its precise age has not been authenticated.
The beautiful folding fans featured throughout the garment are known in Japanese design as ĹŚgi or Sensu.
Traditionally, the opening shape of a fan symbolises expanding possibilities, prosperity and good fortune.
These elegant motifs have appeared in Japanese decorative arts and textiles for centuries, often associated with celebration, beauty and auspicious beginnings.
The combination of delicate patterned backgrounds, ornamental fans and subtle floral details gives this piece a sense of heritage that transcends seasonal fashion.
How to Wear Her
One extraordinary piece. Endless possibilities.
- Everyday Luxury: Layer over tailored linen trousers and a simple ivory camisole for effortless sophistication.
- Evening Elegance: Wear open over a silk slip dress with delicate gold jewellery.
- Summer Statement: Pair with a minimalist outfit and sandals for a beautifully relaxed, luxurious look.
- An Heirloom Piece: Display as textile art, allowing its intricate Japanese design to become part of your home.
Its neutral champagne tones make it wonderfully versatile, while its striking traditional detailing ensures it never feels ordinary.
Product Details
- Origin: Japan
- Era: Believed to be Shōwa Period (1926–1989), unverified
- Style: Full-Length Vintage Japanese Kimono
- Primary Colour: Ivory and Soft Champagne
- Accent Colours: Burnt Orange, Dusty Blue, Charcoal and Coral
- Motifs: Traditional Japanese Folding Fans, Florals and Fine Geometric Patterns
- Sleeves: Wide, Flowing Traditional Kimono Sleeves
- Silhouette: Long, Relaxed and Elegantly Draped
- Fabric Composition: To Be Confirmed
- Availability: One of a Kind — Only One Available
Why We Love Her
Some pieces are designed to follow trends. Others are beautiful enough to exist beyond them.
This kimono is the latter.
An extraordinary combination of delicate Japanese artistry, refined colour and timeless design, created to be worn, treasured and rediscovered for years to come.
No mass production. No identical replacements.
Just one beautiful piece of Japan, waiting for its next chapter.
Akiko & Co.
A Little Piece of Japan, Worn Your Way.
