Worn by young, unmarried women* in Japan, this style of kimono was once commonly purchased by parents for a daughter's coming-of-age. Notable for their long sleeves, furisode (振袖) often feature bright colours and bold designs.

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Our director, Atsuko-san, has kindly shared a photo taken for her coming-of-age (a few years ago🤔). The furisode (振袖) was bought specially for the occasion, and she still has it!

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*In the not-too-distant past furisode (振袖) indicated that a young woman was single and of marriageable age.

Interestingly it was only in the 19thC that furisode became gendered, and only in the 20thC that they (in part due to Western influence) were restricted to girls and women.

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Worn by young, unmarried women* in Japan, this style of kimono was once commonly purchased by parents for a daughter's coming-of-age.

Notable for their long sleeves, furisode (振袖) often feature bright colours and bold designs.

#Kyoto #Japan #Furisode #振袖 #成人の日 #Kimono