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July 12, 2009:"C Package" (Cottons) Discontinued: Explanations At present we have a rather long wait-list for these C Packages. Unfortunately, since last fall we simply have not been able to gather the volume of this quality cotton kimono packages necessary to fill a large volume of orders in a timely fashion. So, rather than make people wait up to 6 months (or more?), we will not take any further back-orders for this product. We will attempt to fill those orders we have already, but cannot say how long this will take us. We'll contact you if you're on that wait list. We believe that the reason for this scarcity has alot to do with demand, world-wide, for all kinds of kimono and kimono fabrics, particularly cotton. Also, in the last 2 years Japanese quilters, artists and crafters have re-discovered these traditional cotton fabrics, so supplies from most of our sources in Japan are simply drying up, or have become prohibitively expensive. While we can probably get the inferior low-grade cottons, they are simply not good enough for what our customers use them for, so we will not even attempt to bring them in. Also, we have decided that from now on we will offer cottons -- should we get a suitable amount -- primarily to our opt-in members as well as put notices into our blog. We have been dealing in vintage clothing since 1989. We have seen these cycles come and go. It is just the nature of recycling. We like to compare 'vintage hunting' to going mushroom picking: Sometimes you get enough to feed the neighborhood, other days you get a handful -- and they're all poisonous! We hope you understand. So, we are truly sorry for the inconvenience, but this is the nature of vintage supplies, particularly when one insists on maintaining quality condition standards such as we at YokoDana try to do. We hope to have better news by this fall. Dana Lewis PS: Any questions, write to Dana please. |
--"C
Package"--
Japanese Vintage Cotton Kimono(s)
sold as fabric, by-pound:
US$10.00/lb -- 10lbs minimum=$100.00
(includes United States Postal Service to Continental
USA & Postal to some of Canada, others discounted)
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EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 8, 2010****
United Parcel Service(UPS )is no longer our default shipper for bulk kimono packages. If selecting UPS add 50¢ per pound. Details on shipping surcharge are HERE. |
"C" PACKAGE DESCRIPTIONS
(KR-110-3)
*****OUT-OF-STOCK -- NO BACK-ORDERS
TAKEN EFFECTIVE JULY 12, 2009*****
1.
CONTENT:
Packages are comprised of: cotton kimonos & fabrics, mixed (grades
1-3) by-the-pound (10lb Minimum); While most packages are made up
of cotton fabrics, sometimes we include pieces which are cotton blends
(cotton with synthetics) or may be made of other type plant fiber.
We offer a package of 10lbs and up in 1 pound increments above that, all assorted as described here.
2. SORTING
DETAILS:
These are all worn/used/old recycled Japanese garments, sold by the
pound, and are meant for cutting, artwork,
design, crafts etc. and many can be worn.
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Solid colors & patterned (mostly patterned).
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Predominantly colds, fewer warms (varies)
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Men's & women's (mostly women's)
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Mostly long kimonos, yukata and street-wear cottons.
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No sashes
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Children's kimonos are increasingly rare and seldom included in by-pound.
3. QUALITY
& CONDITION:
Conditions vary from excellent to fair. We do not send 'rag' quality
soiled kimono(s).
As vintage, many of our by-pound kimono packages will have pieces
with some stains & imperfections.
4. BY-POUND COUNTS:
This is a BY-POUND product, not based on piece-count. However, for
general information, the
count of kimono per 20lbs varies: cottons
average 15-20 kimonos per 20lbs, 7-10
kimonos per 10lbs -- often more. We do not guarantee count, as this
is a by-pound product, but these estimations give a good idea of
what you get in a typical order.
To learn about our other type bulk packages please visit bulk kimono start page.
REMEMBER: Please be sure to carefully read all the information pages, FAQs and testimonials before deciding on your first order. This saves you-- and us-- inconvenience and disappointment if you order without a full understanding of these products.
