{"product_id":"kimono-001","title":"Vintage Japanese Silk Kimono Bolt – Deep Black Montsuki Fabric with Maruni Daki Myoga Crest | Formal Ceremonial Wear | 1970s Japan","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eThis is an exceptional vintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eformal kimono bolt (Montsuki)\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from 100% silk (\u003cem data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eSeiren – 正絹\u003c\/em\u003e) and dyed in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"305\"\u003edeep, premium sumi black\u003c\/strong\u003e — the highest grade of ceremonial black, rarely found in such a rich jet tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eThe fabric bears a pre-applied \u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eMaruni Daki Myōga\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eTwo Embraced Myoga Ginger Buds in a Circle\u003c\/em\u003e) family crest — a traditional Japanese emblem symbolizing \u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eprotection from illness, household safety, and the prosperity of the family\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Japanese culture, myōga is considered an auspicious plant, often chosen for its association with \u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"773\"\u003egood fortune, blessings, and family harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eDating to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e, this bolt was intended as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"859\"\u003emale family-crest kimono\u003c\/strong\u003e, to be tailored and passed down from father to son. It represents the \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"974\"\u003ehighest level of first-class formal wear\u003c\/strong\u003e in Japan, traditionally reserved for ceremonial occasions such as weddings, official events, and formal mourning attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eSan-jō\u003c\/strong\u003e specification (slightly longer than standard) and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e37.5 cm width\u003c\/strong\u003e make it suitable for women’s kimono or for smaller men’s garments. The pre-applied crest can be replaced or removed by a professional kimono tailor if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eWhether kept in its original form or repurposed into a modern creation, this bolt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003emuseum-worthy textile\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare combination of exceptional dyeing, fine silk weaving, and a meaningful Japanese family crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Silk (Seiren – 正絹)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep black, premium sumi-dye (\u003cem data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eextremely rare to find such a true jet black\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eCrest\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eMaruni Daki Myōga\u003c\/em\u003e (Two Embraced Myoga Ginger Buds in a Circle) – a traditional Japanese family crest symbolizing protection, safety, prosperity, and good fortune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 12–13 m (≈ 13.1–14.2 yards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 37.5 cm (≈ 14.76 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 600 g (≈ 21.2 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Circa 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Formal kimono bolt (\u003cem data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eMontsuki\u003c\/em\u003e) — highest class of first-class ceremonial wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Male family-crest kimono, originally planned to be tailored as a formal garment from father to son\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unused, with crest pre-applied (can be replaced or removed by professional kimono tailor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eSpecial Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Authentic \u003cem data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eSeiren\u003c\/em\u003e silk; can be used as-is for other projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/0946\/3127\/files\/2025-08-15_21.43.22.png?v=1755261822\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"243\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eMaruni Daki Myōga\u003c\/em\u003e crest, depicting two myoga ginger buds embraced within a circle, is a traditional Japanese family emblem symbolizing protection from illness, safety, and the prosperity of the household. 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