This listing is for a traditional vintage furisode kimono - the most formal, long-sleeved style created for a young, unmarried woman.  See below for more detail.

A true showstopper, this vintage furisode kimono bursts with life in a sweeping garden scene of florals rising through lush green grasses. Large peonies anchor the design in shades of red, blush, cream, and soft gold, joined by camellias, chrysanthemums, and more to complete the composition. Fine embroidery, metallic couching, and touches of gold leaf add dimension and quiet shimmer, elevating the painterly details of each bloom. The layered grasses create movement and depth, guiding the eye upward across the silk. 

Unfortunately, as with many light-colored garments, there are signs of age with blemishes and light mottling, see last photos. Still, the blemishes only slightly impact the wow-factor of this kimono.

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 (see Add a Sash? above).

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