Vintage Japanese Kimono in Red & Cream Stingray Pattern Marble collected by Bernard Heaphy in

collected by Bernard Heaphy in the 1970's

and finished with sterling silver hooks

this exquisite lilac amethyst originates in South Africa

Bracelets of this type were worn from Afghanistan to Pakistan to west India and formed an integral part of a woman's decorative dowry and her savings

Vintage Japanese Kimono in Red & Cream Stingray Pattern Marble collected by Bernard Heaphy inThis vintage full length Japanese kimono dates to the 1970's. Heavy (most likely) cotton weave, with a soft white cotton border around the neck area. Hand stitched. Features a very striking and attractive pattern of claret red on a cream ground in the style of "stingray" skin. In excellent condition. Most likely given the length) and excellent condition it has never have been worn and wa originally a woman's kimono as they tend to wear them rutched