This is an glamorous vintage
Furisode kimono with cloud, 'matsu'(pine tree) and 'yukiwa'(snow crystal) design, which is dyed.
It has 'kiri' (paulownia), 'sasa'(bamboo leaf), 'sakura'(cherry blossom), 'botan'(peony), wave and 'shippou-tsunagi'(interlocking circles) pattern on the 'yukiwa'(snow crystal) design.
Embroidery work is added to the design partly.
Textile is exquisite silk and has soft touch.
The collar is Hiro-eri(unfolded collar).
It has an embroidered mon(family crest).
Not shown in the photos, it has a 3mm(0.1in) tear on the left sleeve seam and the fabric has been weaken by ages.
It has loose stitches on both sleeve seams.(A)
Embroidery threads are also loose.(G)
It has slight discoloration by ages overall.(F)
Holes are tiny but the lining is seen through from those on back panels.(B)
It has some other flaws such as stains, patinas and smudges.
Please check photos and figure.
Unfortunately it is no longer wearable.
Please enjoy its retro and charming design which only vintage items have.
photo:ozaki
description:yasumatsu