A datejime is used to tighten and hold up both men's and women's kimonos. They're typically for use in ryokans, onsen complexes, and home use.
Width: 10cm (3.5")
Length: 218cm (85.5")
Age:
1980s
Fabric Quality:
Silk
A - Light folding from use.
Cleaning:
Dry Clean Only!
Air outside on a dry day a couple times a year.
Quality Rank (Outer Fabric):
S = Near Mint Condition, No signs of aging, staining, or wear.
A = A very small amount of staining or aging can be seen, such as one or two age spots.
B = Signs of use and a few small stains or many tiny stains (such as dots from aging).
C = Stains are easy to spot, large, and/or numerous, and may contrast heavily with the fabric.
D = Holes or very large stains. Significant signs of aging and use may also be seen.
E = Salvage only.