Description
Extendible kimono hanger. Kimono & haori should be stored folded but after wearing it is best practice to dust off your kimono & air it overnight to get rid of moisture this is where a hanger comes in handy. If kimono are stored for longer periods of time it is also good practice to air them once in a while overnight out of direct sunlight. A hanger can also come in handy when preparing to dress. The hanger has a second stage that allows you to hang an obi or himo. When not extended the hanger is "shoulder-width" so that a kimono can hang with the front & back panels straight. Extended it fits the entire width of most kimono (for larger kimono depending on the actual width, the tip of the sode might drape a bit). The extendable (telescoping) parts do not lock in place (this is by design, to make it easier to open or close the arms when hanging/removing the kimono). You can hang the kimono with the arms closed, reach into the kimono sleeve, & pull out the hanger to the correct size. The tip of the hanger is square to make it easy to grab & pull It works perfectly to dry a washable kimono or yukata, & because it is a "plastic hanger" it can safely be used without worrying about the material reacting with the fabric. The metal hook is strong enough to hold two kimono (I probably have overloaded it with more kimono ;) I own & have tried several kimono hangers & while I prefer something made from wood or bamboo, there seems to be nothing new easily available on the market. I picked this model to add to the selection of kistuke tools. Because of the size, it is a little harder to combine shipping but some smaller (kitsuke) items might fit inside the hanger box, let me know if you would like to combine it with other items for the actual shipping costs. size: 51~129 cm × 10 cm material: ABS, rayon, steel box size: 52 × 12 × 3.5 cm Made in Japan If you are interested in multiple items, contact me for a custom order with the correct combined shipping price. I try to ship the next day; however, this item might have some lead time as I probably won't have everything at home. Please allow up to a week before shipping. Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any concerns or special requests. Kimono Hanger - Emon-Kake
