This silk furisode is a lightweight garment that has been decorated in the ancient technique of shibori, or tie dying. Shibori is the Japanese word for a variety of ways of embellishing textiles by shaping cloth and securing it before dyeing. The word means to wring, squeeze or press. Rather than treating the cloth as a two-dimensional surface shibori gives a three-dimensional form. The square ring dots are white the entire composition is on a crimson background. Kusudama are medicine balls that were hung in entrances and doorways to ward off illness and ensure long life. The design is composed of blossoms, in this design the artist used citrus as well, and ornate cords. This pattern is used on textiles of all kinds. It is especially popular for young girls. The furisode lining is ornamented in gold leaf or surihaku. The hem is slightly padded to give the garment shape. The furisode is in good condition. Furisode Dimensions: 48” Wide sleeve tip to sleeve tip x 65” Long shoulder to hem. The sleeves and 41” long.

US$3500 - SOLD