"Cormorant Fishing" Vintage Tomesode
"Cormorant Fishing" Vintage Tomesode
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- Ships from NY
- One-of-a-kind
- Sourced from Japan
This listing is for a vintage, formal, Japanese kimono
called a tomesode (sometimes called kurosode or "Mother of the Bride"
kimono), which are typically reserved for very formal occasions, such as
weddings or performances. There are always at least three - but usually five -
family crests on the upper section (one at the neck, one on the back of each
sleeve, and one on each side of the collar) and an elegant design that
stretches across the entire hemline, with more of the image in the front, where
it would be seen best.
This tomesode features a colorful river scene of cormorant
fishing - once a very common practice in Japan. These days, it is done for tourists in Arashiyama (just west of Kyoto) on the Oigawa River. (Click here to view a video that explains the process.) Cormorants, with a rope tied
around their necks, fish alongside the boat (but the ropes keep them from
swallowing the fish). The fire and plume of smoke from the back of the boat
suggests nighttime fishing. Two other boats contain travellers and
oarsmen navigating through the rough water.
The colors are rich, the detailing on each figure and face, and the blue
shading in the waves of the river are so well done. There was once gold flecks on the water which have since rubbed off, which left some shadowing on the lighter areas of the water - but otherwise it is in excellent condition.
The family crest is of two crossed hawk feathers.
Width: 50"
Body/Hips: 45"
Material: Silk
SKU:0523FCwk14
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