(No reserve)Kimono Furisode: Ivory Gold – Gold Koma Embroidery, Flowing Gold Accents and Peony Embroidery with Autumn Maple Leaves – Ideal for Wearing or Luxurious Display ◎ Shipped Directly from Japan. This beautiful furisode kimono features an ivory-gold background adorned with vibrant floral designs, creating a truly magnificent appearance. The peonies and chrysanthemums are decorated with kin-koma embroidery, a traditional Japanese technique using gold thread. The raised, dimensional embroidery gives the design a rich and luxurious finish, making it a true work of art. The kimono is also distinguished by the beautiful lustre of its pure silk fabric and its delicate embroidery. 【What Is a Furisode?】 A furisode is the most formal type of traditional Japanese attire worn by unmarried women. It is characterised by its exceptionally long sleeves, which sway beautifully with every movement and are considered a symbol of Japanese elegance and beauty. 【Craftsmanship: Hand-Sewing and Eba-Moyō Patterns】 Please look at the seams of the fabric. The patterns on adjacent sections are arranged to connect naturally across the seams of the kimono. This style, known as eba-moyō, is one of the distinctive features of Japanese textile artistry, making the entire kimono look like a single painting. 【The Appeal of the Kimono as Interior Décor】 The rich texture and lustre of 100% silk (shōken, pure silk), combined with the exquisite embroidery, are highly appreciated in Western interiors as a modern touch of Japanese aesthetics and as a work of Oriental art. Simply displaying this kimono in a room can bring elegance, colour and a sense of refinement to the space. Guide to Types of Japanese Kimono Japanese kimono come in various styles designed for different occasions and purposes. - Uchikake: The most luxurious type of traditional bridal attire, worn by brides at Japanese weddings. - Furisode: The most formal attire for young unmarried women, characterised by long sleeves and elaborate, colourful patterns. - Hōmongi: A semi-formal kimono featuring eba-moyō patterns that flow continuously from the shoulders down to the hem. - Tomesode: The most formal kimono for married women, typically featuring elegant patterns only along the hem. - Yukata: A casual cotton kimono made from breathable fabric, traditionally worn at summer festivals and other warm-weather events. 【Dimensions】 - H (Height): Approx. 166 cm - W (Width): Approx. 130 cm - Weight: 1,300 g 【Condition and Important Notes】 This item is in very good condition and is suitable for both wearing and display. However, there are minor stains on the sleeves. The kimono has undergone simple cleaning, but due to having been stored for a long time, a faint scent of moth repellent remains. Please take these points into consideration before placing your bid. 【Important Information Before Bidding】 This item will be shipped directly from Japan. Import duties, VAT and Catawiki fees are not included in the item price or shipping costs. If you are purchasing from outside Japan, please check the import duties applicable in your country before bidding, or consult the following Catawiki Help Centre articles under “Customs and taxes”. ・Understanding import taxes https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/buyer-customs-and-taxes/understanding-import-taxes ・Understanding customs fees and import charges https://www.catawiki.com/en/help/buyer-customs-and-taxes/understanding-customs-fees-and-import-charges 【Shipping Information】 We will carefully pack this item and ship it from Japan. For safe and secure transportation, we will use a shipping service with a tracking number. Please note that this item will be shipped from Japan. For example, the shipping cost to France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy or Switzerland is €30. Please check the shipping cost to your country and take it into consideration before placing your bid.