Hanayome Kakeshita w Phoenix

length: 178 cm
back width: 66 cm
sleeve width: 66 cm
sleeve length: 107 cm

Age: 1970's

Fabric: Silk (exterior, lining and hakkake)

Condition: It has some small stains and slight discoloration. Basting threads are still intact.

This is a brilliant Hanayome Kakeshita. Partly embroidered round-shaped phoenix, Kissyo-Ka ( Auspicious flowers such as chrysanthemum, peony, plum flower, Paulson and others. ) , and seasonal flowers are elaborately designed.

This one is Hiyoku-Jitate. (One of the tailoring methods to make Kimonos two-layered on easily stained parts, such as collar, cuff, bottom and so on. In old days, Tomesode was worn over the white Habutae, an under garment in addition to Nagajyuban which is always worn under any Kimono. As wearing both Habutae and Nagajuban was heavy and hot, current Kimono are tailored with Hiyoku-Jitate.) The Hiyoku is synthetics.