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

This kimono features bouquets of chrysanthemums against a higaki (lattice) patterned jacquard. Higaki means "cypress fence" which is made from weaving thin strips of cypress wood to make a herringbone lattice.

Beautiful cream silk with an autumn palette and a hazy cloud pattern with more florals stenciled in gold leaf. Don't miss the embroidery and couching accents in the featured area at the front panel and at the shoulders.  See the videos below on these techniques.

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

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 complimentingAutumn Palette 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.