This antique silk inner kimono is adorned with a hem fabric patterned using the traditional katazome technique. Despite its age, the fabric bears some signs of wear, particularly along the shoulders where there's evidence of silk splitting. This wear and tear are common in antique textiles due to age and usage. The kimono measures 48 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at a height of 59 inches. The katazome technique involves a stencil-based resist dyeing process where a paste-resist is applied through a stencil onto the fabric, protecting the intended areas from dye absorption. This technique results in intricately patterned textiles, often showcasing designs inspired by nature, geometric shapes, or traditional motifs.