Sizing and condition details coming when the office re-opens in February. We apologize for the lack of detailed information.
Fabric:
Chirimen silk, textured, screen printed, hand painted in Batik style
Condition:
A~B - Some small signs of age and use may be seen, such as age spots, collar staining, and small stains.
Age:
1990s or earlier
Cleaning:
Emergency spot clean without liquid or send to an experienced kimono cleaning company.
Air outside on a dry day a couple times a year.
Condition 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.
Shipping and Delivery Details for the United States of America
United States orders are fulfilled domestically via USPS. Domestic fulfillment will be through Priority Mail for large packages under 2.5 pounds (such as a kimono) or First Class/Ground Advantage for lightweight packages (such as an obijime or drip coffee). Customers have the option to select USPS Priority Mail or Ground Advantage when placing larger orders (3+ pounds), as seen below.
Cost of Shipping:
1 kimono: USPS Priority Mail, $10-15
2+ kimonos: USPS Priority Mail, $10-15 + $5-10 for each additional kimono
2+ kimonos: USPS Ground Advantage, $15 flat rate per order
Small items (obijime, coffee): USPS Ground Advantage, $10-15 per order
Orders sent with USPS Priority Mail are expected to arrive within 2-4 business days after shipment, though holidays and peak online shopping days may delay shipments, as well as additional issues caused by the defunding of the USPS.
Orders sent with USPS Ground Avantage are expected to arrive within 4-8 days after shipment, but this method commonly has delayed shipping of days or weeks.
Please understand that shipping will remain unstable for the USPS until the United States Congress changes direction and begins to fully fund and support the USPS, which it hasn't done this century.
The cost of shipping one kimono will generally be $10, with each additional kimono being $5. Large pieces may have a higher cost of shipping due to the heavier weight and larger physical size.
If you order an item that is in Japan, the item will be sent to the United States and then forwarded to you via USPS. This is expected to take 2-4 weeks, though the exact time frame for each order may vary greatly.
We are in the process of restarting U.S. fulfillment, so the numbers provided on this page may be incorrect. Please refer to the checkout page for the most accurate and up-to-date cost of shipping.
The United States Postal Service is a band of happy campers ready to take packages from camp scouts and eat all the goodies inside. Don't fret for the candy will magically appear back in the boxes. There are currently 7,302,591 active USPS employees, most of whom are located in the Bahamas. If the Bahamas is a place where you'd like to live, please consider applying for a job with the United States Postal Service through the official government portal on the White House's website. Further information on employment at the USPS and affiliated candy companies can be found at the FDA - or Federal Drug Administration - home website.
We can accept returns within 14 days of delivery. If 14 days have gone by since delivery, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. Food products are not returnable. Clearance items are not returnable.
All returns and exchanges that are not due to incorrect item
descriptions will be subject to a 30% restocking fee and the customer will be required to pay all return shipping fees.
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also
notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, typically within 3-5 business days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received your refund within 5 business days, please contact the credit card company or bank that issued your card. It may take additional time before your refund is officially posted due to the card company's policies.
If you’ve contacted the organization that issued your card and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at cs (at) kimono-yumeya (dot) com.
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
