Striking vintage Japanese uchikake bridal kimono featuring an elegant crane, blossom and folding fan motif worked in dimensional tone-on-tone embroidery with pale pink details and shimmering silver metallic accents. The dramatic bright red lining and heavily padded trailing hem create a beautiful contrast with the pale ivory-white exterior.
• Traditional Japanese uchikake wedding / ceremonial robe
• Crane, flowering branch and folding fan motifs
• Ivory and white dimensional embroidery with soft pink accents
• Silver-tone metallic couched thread detailing
• Bright red silky satin-like interior lining
• Substantial padded and weighted trailing hem
• Wide traditional sleeves and open-front construction
• Hand stitching visible in portions of the construction
• Small interior tag marked “20” on one side with an embroidered symbol on the reverse
• Embroidered initials or maker-style marking at the upper interior near the neckline
• No fiber-content or maker label found
MEASUREMENTS
• Overall length: 70"
• pit to pit: 29"
• Width across body: 30"
• Sleeve length: 42"
• Approximate weight: 7+ lb
Measurements are approximate and taken with the garment laid flat.
CONDITION
Excellent vintage condition overall. The elaborate embroidery remains beautifully intact with no holes, tears or major staining noted. There are a handful of scattered light marks/discolorations consistent with age and previous use; these have been photographed for reference. Also where the bottom side of the sleeves come together at the Hem the anchor stitch has popped but can easily be tacked back into place if desired and is not noticeable when wearing and doesn't affect functionality. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the condition description.
SHIPPING & CARE
This is a large, substantial ceremonial textile with a heavily padded hem and will be carefully folded and securely packaged for shipment. Vintage textiles may show natural characteristics associated with age and previous storage.
