K1408 TAISHO ROMAN SILK FURISODE

Price:

£85

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Age:

Taisho Era 1912-1926

Measurements:

Across Shoulders and Sleeves 48 inches
Across Body 23 inches
Length 57 inches
Length of Sleeve 27 inches

Condition:

Very good for age, Outer has some marks in the fan part of the design (see photos) there are a couple of tiny marks, so small they would not show on the photos, and two tiny look like cuts top shoulder edge of left sleeve Also some fading along the outer back edge of the right sleeve. Inner lower lining has colour migration from outer kimono, see photos, and a repair at the hem, see photos, two tiny cuts at bottom hemline. Upper lining has two small holes ,see photo and one tiny mend.Most of the flaws are not really noticable and do not detract from the beauty of the piece, and they are reflected in the price.

Description:

This is a lovely furisode from the romantic age of the Taisho Era. The fabric is rinzu silk with woven plaid effect, purple colour is slightly more pinkish than the photographs show, and there is a gold thread woven into the plaid design. The design of romantic flowers, at the hem is handpainted yuzen, typical of the period. The lower inner lining is pale mauve crepe silk and the upper is red silk again fashionable at this time. Although there are some flaws, it is still a wonderful example of kimono from the Taisho Era.

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