A glorious, rich purple furisode kimono, entirely hand tailored silk with a hand applied design of glorious ajisai (hydrangea), plus beautiful, gold kinkoma (couched) embroidered outlining. The work of many artisans. This will have cost many thousands of pounds when new. A garment such as this is a labour of love created by traditional craftsmanship
Lightly padded at hem edge
Ideal for a bride, exquisite as a robe and magnificent as a hanging display
Made and bought in Japan
Type: A furisode kimono. Furisode means swinging sleeves. They have extra deep sleeves and are wor by young, unmarried women on special occasions. Once married or over about 30 years old, they stop wearing them. Furisodes cost thousands of pounds, £6,000 to £10,000 is not unusual and some cost way more. Even synthetic fabric ones cost a fortune. They are usually hired nowadays as they are too expensive to own just for special occasions but even hiring one is incredibly expensive
Pure silk
 
Condition:
Excellent

Measurements:
Sleeve end to sleeve end 132cm
Sleeve seam to sleeve seam (yuki) 61 cm
Sleeve depth 104cm
Length 177cm

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. 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 length. If shown modelled, the woman in the photos is 125 cm from wrist to wrist.