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

While we can't confirm this is actually from the Taisho Period, which was 1916 until 1926, the coloring and the design suggests that time frame. The gorgeous sweep of floral design reminds us of a Spring Garden. There are some faux shibori elements in red and white, embroidery, and gold couching accents on some of the featured florals.

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

The lining has the same pink shading around the edges.  There is one blemish on the left front sleeve, as well as some on the inner seam of the lining that doesn't show through, see the last two pictures.

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.