Antique & Recycled Kimono
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Make your kimono debut in a retro kimono♪
Our antique and recycled kimono help dispel the myth that kimono = expensive.
We have many kinds of kimono, from recent ones to vintage pieces, but older ones are cheaper, even the obi, and the dyeing and weaving is just as good. Even students can buy a full set with just their spending money.
Cotton and wool kimono are especially cheap and resilient, so you can wear them all the time with no worries.
The 2nd floor of ochicochiya is full of antique and recycled kimono.
Sometimes we even have great finds available at clearance prices, starting at just 1,000 yen!
Come hunt for treasure at our shop and walk away with a kimono you really love.
Retro kimono, prim and proper kimono…people have different ideas of what old kimono look like. From wool and cotton kimono with fine patterns meant for everyday wear, to more formal wear such as tsukesage, furisode, and tomesode, there are many genres to behold.
We have many nostalgic kimono that will remind you of the men of the Showa era. We sell recycled items such as long kimono, haori coats, men’s sashes, and innerwear. Men’s kimono are easier to put on than women’s kimono, so we recommend them! We support kimono men☆
What on earth is this, and what was it made for?? We also sell and recycle mysterious products with strange patterns. If you’re curious, please ask a staff member.
Prices for Mending/Alteration.
Whether you inherited your kimono and accessories or bought them at a cheap price, make them fit you through mending and alterations. Prices listed here do not include tax.
We also work with items other than outerwear. Please consult with us.
Washing a Whole Set
If you cherish your kimono, make sure to have it washed for the off-season.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Lined awase kimono | ¥3,900 |
| Semi-formal (houmongi) kimono | ¥4,285 |
| Furisode kimono | ¥5,000 |
| Tomesode kimono | ¥4,800 |
| Unlined tsukesage kimono | ¥3,150 |
| Unlined/yukata | ¥3,000 |
| Nagoya sash | ¥2,250 |
| Double-woven sash | ¥2,400 |
| Haori/Michiyuki (coats) | ¥3,000 |
| Hakama (traditional pleated trousers) | ¥3,750 |
| Lined kimono innerwear (nagajuban) | ¥2,250 |
| Innerwear for furisode kimono | ¥2,400 |
Partial alterations
寸Does your kimono fit you? Is it worn out from years of loving wear? Bring it by our shop for partial alterations.
| Modification | Price |
|---|---|
| Lengthen sleeves（Unlined/Hitoe） | ¥3,000 |
| Lengthen sleeves（Lined/Awase） | ¥4,500 |
| Adjust sleeves（Unlined） | ¥3,000 |
| Adjust sleeves（Lined） | ¥4,500 |
| Replace liner（accessories/fittings sold separately） | ¥9,000 |
| Repair frayed areas | ¥4,500 |
| Repair frayed areas（under-sleeve opening） | ¥1,500 |
| Replace cuffs/hem（accessories/fittings sold separately） | ¥9,000 |
| Adjust length（Unlined） | ¥7,500 |
| Adjust length（Lined） | ¥9,000 |
| Adjust width（Unlined） | ¥7,500 |
| Adjust width（Lined） | ¥9,000 |
| Remove haori sleeves (jinbaori) | ¥7,500 |
| Attach han-eri collar | ¥1,500 |
We repaired the hem of the silk kimono of Meisen about 80 years ago.
Stitch by stitch is carefully sewn together.
The lining of this kimono was full of stains, so we replaced it with a new one.
We only charge about ¥2,500 for the cloth we use.
Dyeing
If you have a kimono that you don’t think suits you, then you can re-dye it and totally change its mood. At our shop, we can also provide re-dyeing alterations.
| Alteration | Price |
|---|---|
| Drying/disassembly¥6,750+Dyeing（Surface fabric only）¥8,400 | ¥15,150 |
| Drying/disassembly¥6,750+Decolorization¥4,500+Dyeing (surface fabric only) ¥8,400+Dyeing cuff/hem¥4,500 | ¥24,150 |
On the right here is the original red fabric, and on the left is the same fabric that we dyed grey.
We also changed the customer’s red sash, that they used in their 20s, to a darker, rouge-colored one!
The flower petal pattern sparkles with gold.
Tailoring
With our tailoring services, you can make your kimono fit you perfectly.
| Item | Hand-sewn tailoring | High-tech tailoring (lined kimono/awase) | High-tech tailoring (unlined kimono/hitoe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterned | ¥18,000 | ¥15,000 | ¥15,450 |
| Undecorated | ¥18,750 | ¥15,000 | ¥15,450 |
| Woven silk | ¥18,000 | ¥15,000 | ¥15,450 |
| Tsukesage | ¥22,500 | ¥18,000 | ¥18,450 |
| Semi-formal/houmongi | ¥24,000 | ¥18,000 | ¥18,450 |
| Furisode | ¥30,000 | ¥19,500 | ¥19,950 |
| Tomesode | ¥30,000 | ¥19,500 | ¥19,950 |
| Haori jacket | ¥22,500 | ¥19,500 | |
| Men’s kimono | ¥25,500 | ¥18,000 | ¥18,450 |
| Men’s haori | ¥22,500 | ¥16,500 | |
| Nagajiban innerwear | ¥12,300 | ¥10,500 | |
| Women’s yukata | ¥10,500 | ¥9,000 | |
| Men’s yukata | ¥13,500 | ¥10,500 |
※High-tech tailoring: Straight seams are done with a sewing machine, but fine details are done by hand.
※The price for unlined kimono includes the seam allowance in the back of the garment. Reinforcement of the hip area costs an extra ¥1,950 (before tax).
Sash (Obi)
With our tailoring services, your obi will fit you perfectly.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Tailor Double-woven obi（Padding separate） | ¥2,700 |
| Replace Double-woven obi padding | ¥4,350 |
| Nagoya-style obi tailoring (Padding separate) | ¥3,750 |
| Nagoya-style obi flat tailoring | ¥7,650 |
| Replace Nagoya-style obi padding | ¥6,150 |
| Double-woven Nagoya obi Matsuba-style tailoring | ¥2,250 |
| Sewing double-woven Nagoya obi | ¥3,000 |
| Half-width obi/men’s stiff obi | ¥5,100 |
| Pre-tied obi (Not cut) | ¥5,700 |
| Pre-tied obi (Cut) | ¥5,250 |
| Fixing creases/wrinkles | ¥1,500 |
Off to a new owner…. We also purchase used kimono
From the hands of someone who doesn’t want them, to the hands of someone who does.
We purchase the kimono, sashes, and Japanese -style accessories that are sleeping unused in your dresser drawers, and help them find new owners.
Don’t throw them away, bring them to us!
＊Please have a valid ID with you when selling garments.
Information
Fashion + Eco-Friendly = Kyoto-style Re-Kimono!
We help people enjoy wearing kimono in their day-to-day lives
by buying, selling, recycling, & repairing antique kimono.
〒600-8054 Kyoto Shimogyou-ku Bukkouji-doori Yanagi-no-banba Higashiiru Bukkouji Higashimachi 112-1
TEL/FAX: 075-344-4566 E-MAIL: info@ochicochiya.com
Operating Hours: 11 AM ~ 6 PM Closed On: Every Monday/Every 2nd Tuesday