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

This kimono features sweeping florals on gray and black bands against a cream backdrop. You can't miss the layered peonies but look closely to find other florals and mischievous ivy peeking out underneath. Embroidery, couching, and silver leaf elements add more significance. Beautiful shading!

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

Unfortunately, as with many light-colored kimono, there are some blemishes - see last photos - priced accordingly.

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 a variety of colors (brown, black, natural, white, 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.