Circa 1880 Antique Handwoven Silk Crepe Five Crested Furisode Kimono
Item Details
A circa 1880 antique Japanese handwoven silk crepe formal five crested furisode kimono, hand decorated with yuzen resist-dyed design and embroidered accents. This turquoise kimono features leaves, bara (roses), ume (plum), kiku (chrysanthemum) and tsubaki (camellia) motifs. Also included are five yuzen resist-dyed kamon crest, two to the chest and three along the top of the back. The lower portion of the interior is lined in the same decorated silk crepe design as the exterior and the remaining interior is lined in off-white silk crepe.
Condition
- to Fair, stains and discoloration to sleeves, stain to interior lining, stain to reverse sleeve, some discoloration throughout reverse.
Dimensions
- measured folded for shipping
- 50.25" wingspan, 38.5" sleeve length, 24.5" bust, 59.5" full length
Item #
18BOS180-084
