Handcrafted Tie from Vintage Kimono - Red Botanical Design T001

• ✓ Ships from Tokyo, Japan in 2–4 business days
• ✓ EMS international shipping — tracked and insured
• ✓ One-of-a-kind vintage — once sold, never restocked

A one-of-a-kind accessory, handcrafted in Tokyo from a single vintage kimono. Each piece carries the unique pattern and color of its source textile.

Styling

Generous in length — wear as a classic necktie, or style it in many ways such as a belt, a hair scarf, or tied around a bag handle. It also makes an excellent gift.

About This Piece

• Era: Mid-20th century vintage
• Origin: Japan

The pine (matsu) motif keeps its green leaves even in winter, making it an auspicious pattern that symbolizes longevity and enduring prosperity. Long revered as a sacred tree, it has often been used on kimono for celebrations and formal occasions. As one of the Three Friends of Winter (shochikubai — pine, bamboo, and plum), it is also a quintessential good-fortune motif. On kimono, it is cherished as a pattern expressing strength, grace, and a wish for lasting happiness.

Sizing & Fit

• Length: 180 cm / 70.9 in
• Width: 6 cm
• Weight: 36 g (1.3 oz)

Material

Silk

Why This Piece Is One of a Kind

• Cut from a single vintage kimono — no two share the exact same pattern placement or color.
• The source textile is itself a one-of-a-kind antique.
• Each piece is hand-crafted in Tokyo.
• Once sold, this exact piece cannot be remade.

Item Condition

Normal vintage condition. Typical signs of age such as slight fading or minor wear. These are not considered defects but a natural part of the piece's age and character.

Shipping

• Ships from Tokyo, Japan via EMS (Japan Post) — tracked and insured.
• International shipping for this item (approx.): ¥3,500 (calculated at checkout based on destination and weight).
• Estimated delivery: shipped within 2–4 business days of your order; international delivery 5–10 business days after dispatch.

Import Duties & Taxes

Customs duties, VAT, and clearance fees vary by destination country/region and product category, and are not included in the product price. We ship via EMS (Japan Post); in your destination country, delivery and customs handling are carried out by the local postal carrier. Any duties are assessed by your country's customs authority and may be payable on delivery. We recommend checking your country's customs authority (or an online import-duty estimator) for an estimate before purchase. We declare the full purchase value on all customs forms and cannot mark items as "gift" or undervalue them.

Returns

Because each piece is a one-of-a-kind vintage item, all sales are final. We can only accept returns in cases of significant transit damage or wrong-item shipment, reported with photos within 3 days of delivery.

Care & Notes

This piece is a delicate vintage item and should be handled with care. Due to the delicate nature of silk, it should not be washed in water. If needed, we recommend gently airing it in the shade in a well-ventilated area. Small imperfections from the original kimono fabric are considered part of the piece's history and character.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via the "Contact" page in our shop.