This listing is for a traditional vintage kimono originally made for a married woman to wear for formal occasions.

The color of this kimono is hard to describe - a deep purple-brown or muted plum? - with a sayagata (inclined crosses) jacquard. Glittering green and gold young bamboo leaves and grasses grow from the hem; smaller clusters of the same appear on the front sleeve and collar.

Look closely to see the shadowed silhouette of florals in black behind the design. 

The imagery was created with the yuzen technique - a combination of stencil and brush painting that requires the skill of dozens of artisans.  See video below for more about this technique.

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 kimono or the traditional textile techniques used to make this kimono, see videos below.