Meisen is woven with dyed cocoon using Hiraori technique. It has a taffeta like feel and body. Worn by wide range of classes. Meisen Kimono is a casual cloth for wealthy people but a fine cloth for ordinary people. This type of Kimono often has dynamic art nouveau style patterns. This weave was extremely popular in 1910 to 1950
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Reeled silk. Meisen is woven with dyed cocoon using Hiraori technique. Worn by wide range of classes. Meisen Kimono is a casual cloth for wealthy people but a fine cloth for ordinary people. This type of Kimono has dynamic art nouveau style patterns, which is not only glossy but also vigorous. This design is extremely popular in 1910 to 1950.
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A silk kimono was the most popular garment at the beginning of the Showa era. The fabric has a woven surface decoration that appears as a shimmering, soft-edged pattern.
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