Meisen is a type of plain-weave silk textile that uses the kasuri technique. It became popular throughout Japan around 100 years ago as women's daily wear and fashionable clothing. In Japan, it is called "antique kimono" and is still popular and highly appreciated overseas. Meisen is characterized by a technique in which the colors of the warp and weft threads are intentionally shifted while weaving, blurring the boundaries between the colors. The result is gentle colors and patterns with a blurred appearance that cannot be seen in ordinary plain weave. This is representative of Japanese silk kasuri kimono. This kimono is a little rare, as it is a furisode. Its pattern is Ya-gasuri(矢絣 arrow ikat). Ya-gasuri is one of the most auspicious patterns, meaning "to get rid of misfortune and shoot happiness" or "because when you shoot an arrow, it only flies straight ahead and never comes back. Size: Width, including sleeves: 127cm Length: 136cm Condition: There is one yarn sticking out. It is in good condition. Please see pictures detail. NOTICE ・The lot will be carefully packaged and we may use recycled packages to reduce the environment and the cost as much as possible. ・Duties, taxes, VAT and any other import charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. It is the recipients' responsibility for all the duties and taxes/fees. ・Sometimes customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. We appreciate your understanding.