Vibrant Japanese Silk Uchikake Wedding Kimono (Auction 2026-05-15, Lot 120)

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East Asia, Japan, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A silk uchikake wedding kimono with extended sleeves, composed in vivid polychrome with painted, dyed, and embroidered decoration. The surface features cranes, floral sprays, and fan motifs with trailing cords, accented with areas of metallic pigment and gold thread couching that highlight select elements across the design. The composition unfolds across the garment in a continuous arrangement, balanced by bold color contrasts of red, green, orange, blue, and purple. The interior is lined in red, terminating in a thickly padded hem characteristic of formal bridal wear, designed to trail elegantly when worn. Size with sleeves outstretched: 69″ L x 53″ W (175.3 cm x 134.6 cm); sleeves: 41″ L (104.1 cm)

Provenance: private Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA collection

Creasing from storage. Minor fraying to threads along lower padded hem. Overall great condition with no noticeable stains.