Showa period (vintage 1930s) Furisode style kimono which is a fancy kimono with long sleeves worn by a young unmarried woman or apprentice geisha girls. The long sleeves were thought to be alluring to attract men.
Furisode kimonos were often commissioned for a girl's 19th birthday "coming-of-age" ceremony or for young apprentice geisha girls.
Beautiful medium weight royal purple textured silk crepe with front and back peony print in shades of taupe accented with blue and green as pictured.
Also known as the 'King of Flowers', the peony is a Japanese flower that is used as a symbol of good fortune, bravery, and honor, while purple is traditionally the color used by royalty.
The red lining symbolizes the color of the sun and energy, vitality, heat, and power in Japanese culture
Open front with no fasteners. The patterned silk crepe sash belt shown will be included as it was in the box where I found this kimono, although this kimono would have been worn with an obi belt.
The floral print area is accented with gold embroidery floss and drops of gold tone metal intermittently throughout.
This fabric drapes beautifully. The sleeves and upper part of the kimono are lined with bright red silk as pictured. The remainder of the interior is double layered purple silk as pictured.
This is from the estate of a retired USA Military officer who brought this kimono back from Japan.
DESIGNER LABEL: No labels at all.
CONDITION: Excellent - there are no holes, rips, stains, repairs, fading, odors, discoloration or missing embroidery thread. The colors are bright and vibrant.
SIZING: There are no size tags. Based on the measurements below, I'd say this would best fit a modern size Medium to Extra Large (M to XL) depending on how you like your fit.
MEASUREMENTS:
Dropped Shoulders: 24-3/4" Across
Outer Sleeve: 12-1/4" Shoulder Seam to Cuff End
Inner Sleeve: 11-1/2" - Underarm to Cuff End
Sleeve Length: 29-1/2" (with 8" long arm opening)
Bust: 47" - Underarm to Underarm (no overlap)
Waist: 44-1/2"
Hips: 45-1/2"
Bottom Sweep: 51" Around
Length: 60" - Center Back to Bottom Hem
This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Central California.
