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

This kimono features cream silk with an overall kanoko shibori dot background with a scattering of bright pink blossoms that are also created with shibori resist. The blossoms seem to cling to the thin lime green lines that criss-cross the kimono. Look closer to see the floral jacquard in the silk itself. Even more subtle is the very light tones of color that fill in the blossom outlines behind the pink blossoms.  See video below about the shibori technique.

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.