This kimono from the early to mid 20th century has been created in kinsha silk and has been decorated artistically with an abundance of japanese symbols for good wishes, these include stunning chrysanthemum flowers in reds and golds, the designs interspersed with images of pine trees and bamboo symbolising longevity and perseverance, the pine tree lives for many years and the bamboo bends in the wind but never breaks, the image of a stream or river is for continuity or for the future.

This beautiful silk furisode kimono decorated in reds and gold signifies youthful glamour and allure, calmed by the background colour of pale blue, the body is lined in fine off white silk with the sleeve linings being finished in red.

A furisode kimono would be styled for a young unmarried woman for a special occasion and is exemplified by its swinging sleeves which are extra deep.

There are areas with different designs hand painted in gold onto the silk and also exceptional gold embroidered decoration to many of the flowers.

There are five images of a mon, a japanese family crest possibly of Hori or Myoshi origin.

Condition :

In very good condition with very light soiling to the neck and hem and also two very small marks, possibly ink, one red and one blue.

Dimensions ;

             Length from nape of neck to hem          168 cm

             Chest - when laid flat                                 61 cm

             Sleeve edge to sleeve edge                     132 cm

             Drop of sleeve                                          107 cm