If my teacher for kimono dressing saw this picture, she would have a heart attack.

I bought a beautiful deep red nagajuban for a friend I'll visit next week in the US. But then I saw this beautiful piece made of heavy silk. Feeling it agains the skin is like wearing rose petals. Besides, the price was a bargain for this antique nagajuban, so I bought it. Unfortunately, I cannot wear this nagajuban with my kimono because, as you can see from the pictures,  it's very very short (maybe 15-20 cm shorter than it should be to wear under a kimono, and the sleeves are also 10 cm too short for my gigantic frame). The only way I can wear it is as a gown or if I cut it for fabric.

Have you also noticed the gorgeous red lining on the sleeves? And a stain, just on the knee level? That's why it was so cheap! Only $40!