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How do I store an old kimono?

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How do I store an old kimono?
To store an old kimono, first air it out for roughly four hours to eliminate moisture. Then, use an emonkake, a hanger designed specifically for kimonos, to hang it in a dry, dark location. Shop a collection of vintage kimonos on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Japanese Karamono Style Hinged Hitsu for Kimono Storage
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese hinged hitsu (kimono storage coffer) woven of bamboo in the Chinese style with broad
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Baskets

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Bamboo

Meiji Period Red and Black Painted Kimono Storage Box, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Kimono storage box, constructed of wood and bamboo, painted black with family crest
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese 20th Century Mulberry Wood Kimono Cabinet with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
storage, as well as additional doors and drawers, this cabinet was conceived to store kimonos. Made of
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Vintage Two-Part Japanese Kimono Five Drawer Tansu Dresser Circa 1960s
Located in Seattle, WA
dresser not only provides ample storage but also adds a touch of rustic charm and timeless elegance
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

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