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

This kimono features a design that contrasts soft florals and dramatic geometrics.  Orange and black diagonals break up the cream silk background. Elaborately decorated boxes are tied with kumihimo cording in a mix of pastel and bright colors.

Surrounding the boxes is a bouquet of florals - most notably the peonies and mums - with couching accents. Look even closer to see plum blossoms, paulownia, bush clover, and wisteria. Beautiful gold leaf in small repeat stenciled patterning on the black and a cresting wave jacquard.

The design 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 a few small, light blemishes, see last photos.

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.