1940s Floral Pastel Hand Painted Pink & Blue Silk Kimono designer-ceil-chapman Bust: to 18" flat across

Bust: to 18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

That print would have been specially designed specifically for this dress and made for the East coast summer tourist market

The way he used wools to mimic the synthetic fabrics being used at the time is pure genius and very cutting edge for the time

The beads are† applied in thick designs with some parts of the pattern sitting almost a full half an inch off the fabric

I love color and the design

1940s Floral Pastel Hand Painted Pink & Blue Silk Kimono designer-ceil-chapman Bust: to 18" flat acrossThis stunning silk kimono has a dreamy and romantic print in shades of pinks and blues that range from the palest of colors to a deeply saturated pastel. It looks to have never been worn or used and would be perfect to use as wedding kimono or on your honeymoon, or to top an evening ensemble. Of course it also works as a lingerie piece for the boudoir as well. It is just lovely and one of the best I have seen. The print is hand screened and painted