Navy Blue Crane Short Japanese Cotton Kimono

✦ Why We Love It

紺碧に舞う鶴、波の音。 / Kon ni mau tsuru, nami no oto. / Cranes dance on navy, the sound of waves.

White cranes with red-crowned heads soar across a deep navy ground, with a subtle wave pattern rippling beneath them — clean, classic, and unmistakably Japanese. The Navy Blue Crane Short Japanese Cotton Kimono is made in Kyoto from soft pure cotton, knee length with straight cut sleeves and two front pockets. Worn left over right, tied with a matching navy obi sash. Machine washable.

✦ A Little Piece of Japan

The crane — 鶴 (tsuru) — is one of Japan’s most sacred symbols, representing longevity, good fortune, and peace. The red-crowned crane (tancho / 丹頂) is Japan’s most celebrated species, found in Hokkaido and revered as a symbol of fidelity and long life. It appears on the Japanese 1,000 yen note and has been a beloved motif in Japanese textiles for centuries. The wave pattern beneath — seigaiha (青海波) — is one of Japan’s oldest geometric designs, representing the overlapping scales of the blue ocean wave and symbolising peace and good luck.

At Tokyo Gallery, we believe you are not just buying a kimono. You are learning something meaningful about the culture and craftsmanship behind it — and bringing a little piece of Japan home.

鶴は千年、波は永遠。 / Tsuru wa sen-nen, nami wa eien. / The crane lives a thousand years; the wave is eternal.

✦ Perfect For

• Birthday, Christmas, Mother’s Day, or anniversary gift for her
• Relaxing at home, beach days, spa days, and holidays
• Japanese culture enthusiasts and kimono lovers
• Hen parties and bridal gifts

✦ Size & Details

• Length: 107cm / 42 inches (knee length)
• Fits UK dress size 8–14, any height
• Two front pockets • Matching obi sash included
• Material: Pure cotton — machine washable
• Made in Kyoto, Japan
• Note: Our model is 5’8” and UK dress size 12

At Tokyo Gallery, we believe in quality — and every piece is chosen with care. 

✦ Order Today

. Order your Navy Blue Crane Short Japanese Cotton Kimono today and have it beautifully gift wrapped in Japanese style using traditional origami washi paper, completely free of charge.