- A stunning, purple, silk furisode kimono, with gorgeous bouquets of roses. Roses are considered exotic in Japan, not being a common flower there
- A yuzen kimono, which means the textile art is hand applied. A garment such as this is a labour of love created by traditional craftsmanship
- Made and bought in Japan
- Silk inside and out
- Type: A furisode kimono. Furisode means - swinging sleeves. They have extra deep sleeves and are wor by young, unmarried women on special occasions.
Condition:
Excellent - a tiny, inconspicuous mark - see photo
Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 132cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam (yuki) 60cm
Sleeve depth 104cm
Length 163cm
Bouquets Purple Silk Furisode
Kimono require a sash to hold them closed. This is always bought separately. Men usually wear a kaku obi with their kimono or, casually at home, a soft heko obi
Sizing: Japanese clothing is usually of adjustable fit, being mostly wrap-over or tie-to-fit items, so most garments fit a range of sizes. Because of this (and only really knowing my own size anyway) I can't really advise anyone on the fit. Please judge fit from the measurements given. Check length given for the garment, then measure from base of back of your neck down to judge that length on you
Also measure from centre back of neck, along shoulder and down the arm to the wrist, then double that and compare it with the sleeve end measurement to judge sleeve lengthSome of my garments have white stitching (shitsuke) round the outside edges to keep the edges flat during long periods of storage, these stitches just get pulled out before wearing the garment
Cleaning: Be very cautious about washing kimonos. All cleaning is done entirely at your own risk, as is standard with all vintage garments and items. I would advise only dry cleaning
Colour: Please be aware that different monitors display colour slightly differently. Therefore the colour in the photos and description is a guide only