Evening Dances
This is ANTIQUE Japanese Furisode. Furisode are formal kimono for young, unmarried women. This piece likely originates in the Taisho (1912 - 1926) or early Showa Period. It features a bold pattern of clover flowers, vines and checkered clouds on a gradated vermillion and purple background. The colour is best represented in the detail photos. This kimono was mostly likely an odori (dance) kimono and may have been worn by a maiko. There are pinholes and discolouration indicating sleeve and shoulder tucks which can be seen in the damage photos above. The furisode also lacks crests, which is unusual for the time period, but would have made sense for a stage piece. Though this furisode is not likely a hikizuri due to its length, it may have been worn on stage with an ohashiori, or by a very short dancer. It is also possible that this was a furisode meant for a youngster who was still growing.
I have inspected this furisode in detail, and there is some damage. There are some faint stains, as well as patina on many of the lighter coloured areas. As mentioned previously, there are pinholes and discolouration lines where sleeve and shoulder tucks would have existed.
Overall, I would rate this furisode in good to excellent antique condition. This garment is 100% silk.
MEASUREMENTS:
148cm - Long (Collar to Hem)
122cm - Arm span
61cm - Width across the back
126cm - Total width of skirt
86cm - Sleeve drop
SIZING:
If you are unsure of how to interpret the kimono's size it is important to know that the length (collar - hem) should be approximately 10cm longer to 10cm shorter than the wearer's overall height (longer is better). This is because the excess length will be folded up at the waist. Meanwhile, the skirt should wrap around the hips a full 1.5 times. The armspan should also reach wrist to wrist on the wearer. If this kimono is worn with a waist fold, it will ideally fit a woman about 138cm (4'6") - 158cm (5'2") tall. This kimono will ideally fit a woman with hips about 84cm (33") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.
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Evening Dances
This is ANTIQUE Japanese Furisode. Furisode are formal kimono for young, unmarried women. This piece likely originates in the Taisho (1912 - 1926) or early Showa Period. It features a bold pattern of clover flowers, vines and checkered clouds on a gradated vermillion and purple background. The colour is best represented in the detail photos. This kimono was mostly likely an odori (dance) kimono and may have been worn by a maiko. There are pinholes and discolouration indicating sleeve and shoulder tucks which can be seen in the damage photos above. The furisode also lacks crests, which is unusual for the time period, but would have made sense for a stage piece. Though this furisode is not likely a hikizuri due to its length, it may have been worn on stage with an ohashiori, or by a very short dancer. It is also possible that this was a furisode meant for a youngster who was still growing.
I have inspected this furisode in detail, and there is some damage. There are some faint stains, as well as patina on many of the lighter coloured areas. As mentioned previously, there are pinholes and discolouration lines where sleeve and shoulder tucks would have existed.
Overall, I would rate this furisode in good to excellent antique condition. This garment is 100% silk.
MEASUREMENTS:
148cm - Long (Collar to Hem)
122cm - Arm span
61cm - Width across the back
126cm - Total width of skirt
86cm - Sleeve drop
SIZING:
If you are unsure of how to interpret the kimono's size it is important to know that the length (collar - hem) should be approximately 10cm longer to 10cm shorter than the wearer's overall height (longer is better). This is because the excess length will be folded up at the waist. Meanwhile, the skirt should wrap around the hips a full 1.5 times. The armspan should also reach wrist to wrist on the wearer. If this kimono is worn with a waist fold, it will ideally fit a woman about 138cm (4'6") - 158cm (5'2") tall. This kimono will ideally fit a woman with hips about 84cm (33") around. There is some give and take in these measurements though.
Etsy: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/769297663/evening-dances-antique-...