This is a magnificent black
Furisode from mid Showa period(1926-1989).
Gorgeous 'karabana'(imaginary Chinese flowers) are dyed colorfully against the black background.
Textile is soft and a little lustrous rinzu silk with 'higaki' (cypress fence) pattern of damask effect.
The white colored areas of the pattern are somewhat discolored.
Also, the black base is discolored with age, and there is a noticeable stain on the left sleeve.
The stitches are coming loos at the right armhole.
For the details, please refer to the photos and the sheet.
*Approx background color - black
Softness ( Exceptionally Soft, □ Soft, Medium, Comparatively Stiff, Stiff )
description:ohashi
photo:sakon