Vibrant Japanese Silk Uchikake Wedding Kimono

East Asia, Japan, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A silk uchikake wedding kimono with extended sleeves, composed in vivid polychrome with painted, dyed, and embroidered decoration. The surface features cranes, floral sprays, and fan motifs with trailing cords, accented with areas of metallic pigment and gold thread couching that highlight select elements across the design. The composition unfolds across the garment in a continuous arrangement, balanced by bold color contrasts of red, green, orange, blue, and purple. The interior is lined in red, terminating in a thickly padded hem characteristic of formal bridal wear, designed to trail elegantly when worn. Size with sleeves outstretched: 69" L x 53" W (175.3 cm x 134.6 cm); sleeves: 41" L (104.1 cm) Item # 201137

Estimate:£261.63

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