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

What a dazzling display piece! This kimono features two complimenting motifs: chrysanthemums in many colors floating along with several embellished with gold couching, and a basketweave design that is so large in scale that it could represent fencing as well! Bright autumn color palette.

Look closely to realize that each of the wide bands are densely decorated with small traditional imagery - waves, seigaiha, florals - that were applied in gold with a hand-cut stencil. Look even deeper to see that the silk itself was woven with a cresting wave pattern. The patterning continues on to the lower lining, which added to the value of this kimono when it was made.

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.