1920s Ponge Silk Kimono 1960s retaining its richness and pile

retaining its richness and pile throughout

Designed in a trench-style silhouette

softening beautifully with wear while retaining its structure

and the finish inside the piece is not the most polished

made from a beautifully substantial midweight cotton that gives the piece both structure and presence

1920s Ponge Silk Kimono 1960s retaining its richness and pileExquisite 1920s pongee silk robe in a soft, fluid weave typical of the era. Designed to be worn open and draped one internal tie and a single outer loop suggest it originally had a belt. The silhouette falls beautifully on the body, offering that effortless boudoir meets evening glamour. The painterly floral pattern in vivid vermilion, cobalt and soft jade reflects the early Art Deco fascination with East Asian aesthetics part of the Chinoiserie and