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

This is a sweetheart of a kimono - so feminine and rich in soft colors and design. The light blue background becomes pink at the hemline behind the features florals on the front panel (as well as on the sleeves). The pink and red florals seem to sweep across the back and shoulders, creating quite a dramatic display. Several of the blossom are embellished with subtle embroidery along the edges. The tealy-dark-blue leaves offer a balance to the lighter shades of the flowers.

The pattern was created with the yuzen technique. We suspect that the black outlines of leaves were added by hand after the dye work was completed.

Look closely to note the background silk is also patterned with a diamond grid motif, with each diamond filled with a little flower or a set of nested diamonds.

As with any vintage kimono that has a light-colored background, there is a blemish on the front right panel, see last photo. 

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.