This is a vintage 1960s Chinese silk kimono or dressing gown made under the Golden Bee label. This vintage 1960s Chinese silk kimono features multicoloured silk embroidery on a black silk background. It is embroidered with flowers, pagodas and mountains with trees in the Chinese manner. The piece has a kimono neckline, full cut sleeves and closes with a matching black silk sash belt. There is a slit at either bottom side. The robe is lined in a black silk fabric.
Label: Golden Bee Made in China / Hand Embroidery 100% Pure Silk
Sizing: Size M for medium is indicated, but please rely on the following measurements for fit, taking into account that this vintage 1960s Chinese silk kimono should be a loose-fitting comfortable garment:
Sleeves: 25 1/2” long from the mid-neck / 51” across the top with the sleeves spread out
Sleeve Inseam: 12 1/2” long
Bust: 50, taken under the arms
Waist: 50” around, meant to be cinched with the sash belt
Overall length: 51”, measured flat
Condition: This vintage 1960s Chinese silk kimono is in excellent condition - looks like it saw little, if any, use. Clean and ready to wear, but a professional pressing would be beneficial
This is a striking vintage 1960s Chinese silk kimono - nice quality hand embroidery on black silk!
