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

There is a lot going on with this kimono. At first you notice the bands of design that overlap and intersect, but within those are a myriad of traditional motifs: momiji (maple leaves), peonies, mums, plum blossoms, seigaiha (overlapping waves), water, clouds, bamboo, tatewaku (rising steam), and more!

It's a festive autumn palette with a concentration on gold, orange, and yellow. Couching, embroidery, and gold leaf embellishments mean that this kimono was quite valuable when first created.

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

There is one small blemish, but it blends in with the overall color palette, see last photo. Still in excellent condition!

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.