This uchikake is from Taisho period(1912-1925) or early Showa period(Showa:1926-1989).
It has wonderful 'kaioke' (a hexagonal container to store clam shells, which are used ancient shell matching game - 'kaiawase' ) and clam shell motif, which is dyed with
yuzen technique. Its design is bold and has wonderful details - many parts are added embroidery, for example, some small cranes are fully embroidered.
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Textile is rinzu, silk with damask effect, and has soft touch.
It has some stains, patinas and slight discoloraiton partly, but as a whole it is in very good condition.
*Approx background color - ivory
Softness ( Exceptionally Soft, □ Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
photo:Nakata