Chap - I'd love some help with these kimono(ish) things.

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I  have lots of pics (even more than I'm posting here).

Three pieces, all found together.  What do I have here?  Are they kimono, happi coats, something else?  Some fine stitching and fabrics.

I'm going to post pictures of each one in a separate post, so three separate posts to follow.

Thank you!

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We'll call this Number One.

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Number Two

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Number Three

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You  have three gorgeous women's haori kimono - it looks like the first and third have their himo ties. Most of the really nice haori I find are a bit older, but it's really hard to tell age.

Haori were first used by the samurai as jackets over their armor but expanded into more every day wear as time went on, and a women's version came out with different sleeve treatments.

Those probably incorporate a lot of hand work, which is traditional with kimono - they're meant to be taken apart, cleaned and then sewn back together.

They all look in great condition! 

If you ever want to let go of that top one, I would be interested.

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Thank you!

Will send you a PM.