{"product_id":"peacock-lagoon-vintage-furisode-kimono","title":"\"Phoenix Lagoon\" Vintage Furisode Kimono","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for a traditional vintage \u003cem\u003efurisode \u003c\/em\u003ekimono - the most formal, long-sleeved style created for a young, unmarried woman.  See below for more detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA pair of magnificent phoenix birds sweeps across a brilliant turquoise ground, their extravagantly long tail feathers curling through soft cream clouds in flashes of gold, silver, and purple. Lavish metallic embroidery gives the birds remarkable texture and dimension, while a subtle swirling-water jacquard flows across the silk beneath them. The phoenix is an auspicious symbol of renewal, virtue, peace, and prosperity, lending the dramatic design an especially celebratory spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSigns of age are present, including blemishes, minor spots, and discoloration from age and use, see last photo(s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurisode are worn for formal events, such as\u003cem\u003e Seijin-no-hi\u003c\/em\u003e (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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you'd like to display the kimono, we offer hanging rods in a variety of colors (brown, black, natural, white, and red) - see the \u003cem\u003eAdd a Display Rod?\u003c\/em\u003e tab below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to wear or display this kimono with a traditional obi, browse our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Fukuro Obi for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/collections\/fukuro-style\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFukuro Style Obi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eAdd a Sash?\u003c\/em\u003e above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on wearing a furisode or the traditional textile techniques used to make this kimono, see videos below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metallic Embroidery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326675505465,"sku":"0826wk4","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/IMG_8297.jpg?v=1786641046","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/peacock-lagoon-vintage-furisode-kimono","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}