susoyoke (Kimono Underwear)

The susoyoke is an under-slip worn next to the skin, underneath the nagajuban and the kimono.

Kimono set acquired by donor in 1970, while she was involved with missionaries in the village of Ueda; she wore the kimono for special cermemonies while residing in Japan.

Under-slip, for woman's kimono. Rectangular piece of white satin-like material with long ties.