April 23, 2024
Collectible Vintage Art Silk Japanese Wedding "Kimono Uchikake" Embroidery
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Collectible Vintage Japanese Wedding "Kimono Uchikake" Cranes Pine Gold Hand Embroidery. Dazzling example ofJapanese craftsmanship and artistry which will stand the test of time. All silk, embroidered or hand-painted, one of a kind. Japanese wedding kimono (in Japanese they are called uchikake) are traditionally very colorful in shades of red and other vibrant colors, liberally embroidered with auspicious symbols. This one is royal red lined . In addition to traditional clothing, Japanese kimono (particularly wedding kimono) and obi are also popular as home decorating accessories. Their exquisite silk fabrics, beautiful colors, and interesting patterns make them perfect for that purpose. Kimono and obi are hung for display, often creating a dramatic effect. Their fabric is used for cushion covers, patches for jeans, and to make clothing accessories such as belts. They are often framed and displayed as art. A Uchikake is a highly formal kimono worn only by a bride or at a stage performance. The Uchikake is often heavily decorated and is supposed to be worn outside the actual kimono and obi, as a sort of coat. One therefore never ties the obi around the uchikake. It is supposed to trail along the floor, this is also why it is heavily padded along the hem. The uchikake of the bridal costume is either white or very colorful often with
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