1950s Embroidered Crane Uchikake Wedding Kimono designer-givenchy Note that there is a

Note that there is a teeny bit of foxing on the skirt but it lies under the wrapped portion of the front so is not seen at all when on - it is so light I could not even get a photo of it so it in no way detracts or reduces the value of the dress

The skirt does not wrap

Stunning hand beaded over silk gown in a wonderful combination of lemon and a deep

It may even be late thirties and the color alone is just outstanding - this would have been hand dyed to get it to this color and for it to have survived all this time with no fading is amazing

1950s Embroidered Crane Uchikake Wedding Kimono designer-givenchy Note that there is aThis late 50s, perhaps early 1960s Japanese wedding kimono is a stunning textile. These are often displayed and it is easy to see why as it is extraordinary beautiful. The silk has a stunning scene of golden cranes, the symbol of happiness and eternal youth, floating across its surface. It is very long in length and the hem padded. It would have been worn open over another garment with the glorious back trailing behind. It is very heavy and of very