A Mekiki is an experienced professional in the kimono industry who evaluates the quality of kimono. With unified standards, a Mekiki typically looks at the kimono's fabric, age, and preservation. The Mekiki at I-kimono are all cetertified by an official committee which holds training sessions on a regualr basis so that different Mekiki can evaluate different kimonos consistently.

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