This listing is for a traditional vintage furisode kimono originally created for a young, unmarried woman.

This subtle and feminine kimono is likely from the 1950s or earlier, when soft colors and delicate designs were popular. An array of different florals - roses, mums, paulownia, irises - suggest this might have been made for a Spring or Summer event. Each petal was shaded by hand, with the outlines of each element covered in gold leaf. The cream-colored silk features a curling vine jacquard, and the feel of silk is much like satin.

Don't miss the featured peony blossom on the front panel - so beautifully hand-embroidered!

As with any vintage kimono that has a light-colored background, there are a few scattered blemishes - see last photos - but we don't feel that they detract from its beauty and wearability.

The patterning was created with the yuzen technique - a combination of stencil and brush painting that requires the skill of dozens of artisans.

Furisode are worn for formal events, such as Seijin-no-hi (Coming of Age Day, sometimes translated as Adults Day) in early January. Furisode are also worn for weddings, recitals, receptions, and other celebrations calling for formal attire. Note the long sleeves (furi = long, sode = sleeves) sometimes called "butterfly sleeves", which flow with grace when she gestures, attracting male attention!

If you'd like to display the kimono, we offer hanging rods in three colors (brown, black, and red) - see the Add a Display Rod? tab below.

If you'd like to wear or display this kimono with a traditional obi, browse our Fukuro Style Obi or email us if you don't see one you like. Although it isn't traditional, if you'd like one of our simple cotton sashes to wear with this, we'll choose a complimenting color for $15 (see Add a Sash? above).

For more information on wearing a furisode or the traditional textile techniques used to make this kimono, see videos below.