 Uchikake is an ornate wedding coat with a long trail, which Japanese bride wear during the wedding ceremony. It is worn like a robe without obi over another kimono, called `kakeshita', which is tied with obi.
"Uchikake" is usually heavily brocaded or enbroidered with the motif of congratulations such as cranes, pines, flowing water and a bounty of flowers. The bottom of Uchikake is padded to trail along the floor. You can imagine the bride in this Uchikake walking quetly into the solemn wedding ceremony!
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Due to its magnificent beauty givend by the elaborate work of embroidering, brocade or handpaintings, it will make a perfect display. Please enjoy the Japanese congraturatory patterns. It will give you many hours of pleasure to look at. |
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