Traditional Japanese wedding dresses, known as kakeshita and uchikake bridal kimono, are formal, silk, and elaborately deigned. Japanese wedding kimono feature traditional marriage motifs such as cranes, pine, bamboo and imperial carts and offer the bride a unique and stunning option to wear on her special day. Beyond that, uchikake kimono are made with such artistry -  embroidery, yuzen dye work, and traditional designs that they also make gorgeous displays - at the wedding reception or in the couple’s home afterwards.  An uchikake wedding kimono is a gorgeous display of Japanese art and culture and can be an heirloom treasure handed down to each generation. 

Remember, when you buy anything from Kyoto Kimono, you also gain access to Nancy, the owner and lifelong student of all things kimono. She has a deep passion and more than 25 years' experience selling kimono - and is still eager-as-ever to share that with her customers. So if you have any questions or want to learn more about the history and significance of your purchase, Nancy is more than happy to 'talk kimono' with you.