Kimono

Item number 3141/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Kanoko shibori (鹿の子絞り) kimono. Small squares patterns are dyed across the surface, each containing a red dot, with large circle motifs, some embellished with gold metal fibre embroidery. Jagged and flowing lines emanate from the circles. On the shoulders at back are three small gold family crests or kamon (家紋) in the shape of Citrus tachibana flowers in a circle known as maru ni tashibana (丸に橘). Kimono is open at the front, with long draping sleeve panels open toward the body to show a bright red lining, and small openings for the wrists at outside top. Interior of body is lined with red silk.

History Of Use

Furisode (振袖), a style of formal kimono with long swinging sleeves. There are three different types of furisode with different sleeve lengths; ō-furisode (with longest sleeves, around 115cm), chū-furisode (with long sleeves around 100cm) and ko-furisode (with shorter sleeves, around 80 cm). Worn by unmarried women on auspicious occasions such as weddings and New Year.