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

This furisode features an overall puckered kaneko shibori silk with a floral motif on the skirt portion of the robe and more florals at the sleeves and shoulders. The pink has a hint of raspberry, and you can see a floral jacquard in the weave when the silk is angled to the light just right.

The lining shows mottling from age - not unusual for a vintage kimono - but it has no effect on the wearability or display ability of this beautiful kimono.

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 three colors (brown, black, 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.