Size: 5
Color: White
Condition: 7/10
PID: 0117105013006
Retail: $11785
From Visvim's Spring/Summer 2017 Collection comes the Dotera Coat (Washi Lightening) in White. The Dotera takes cues from the traditional Japanese Kimono and features a kimono collar, cropped sleeves, two slanted snap-button front pockets, adjustable snap-button cuffs, a front tie closure, and side split hems.
The coat is constructed using a handmade Mino Washi fabric. Historically, Japanese paper known as "kamiko" was made from washi paper— particularly the durable, lightweight Mino washi created from processed kozo bark— which was softened, beaten into thin sheets, and treated with natural agents like konjac, persimmon juice, and agar to achieve waterproofing.
The coat was stencil dyed by hand using an ancient Japanese dyeing technique called Katazurizome. Katazurizome is an advanced textile printing technique where a fixed stencil (Ise-katagami) is placed on fabric and dye is rubbed in with specialized round brushes made from deer hair. The handcrafted stencil is produced using handmade Japanese paper treated with persimmon tannin, while the choice and handling of various brush sizes enable intricate color gradations and detailed designs. The result is completely unique as the patterns can vary greatly depending on the skill of the craftsmen.
Additional details include original brass snap buttons, mawata silk filling, a block-printed cotton lining, hand-stitched detailing throughout, natural indigo-dyed cotton paneling along the collar and pocket trim, and a hand-stitched silk fabric neck detail.
Tagged size 5 and fits a TTS XL. Please refer to measurements for best fit. Condition is 7/10; signs of wear and staining throughout (see pictures). Price reflected.
Pre-order exclusive. Likely the only size 5 in this colorway.
Measurements (inches):
Chest: 25.5
Length: 32
Shoulder: 27.25
Sleeve: 20.5
