Illuminated Spring Garden WEDDING KIMONO with Cranes
You can bring the essence of spring inside your home with the lovely flowers of this uchikake!
Upon the true red surface, golden flecks create a twinkling effect throughout the surface. Flowers of every kind blossom in the warm spring sun, glistening in intricate emboidery of rainbow hues. Pine boughs of gold soak up the sun, while cranes soar overhead.
This uchikake is padded along the bottom hem to create a lovely shape when on display.
Item #
K21400
Country
Japan
Type
Women's wedding Kimono (Uchikake)
Age
Mid to late 20th c.
Technique
Embroidery and gold leafing
Material
Main body: Silk
Lining: Synthetic fiber
Condition
In very good condition for vintage kimono. See condition report and pictures for details.
Texture
Full-bodied fabric with some couched, embroidered and raised patterning. Silky lining with padding along the bottom hem.