Unlike the furisode, which is worn as a rite of passage from childhood to adulthood, the hikifurisode worn by the bride is a hare to celebrate the life event of the rite of passage from unmarried to married. It is also called ``Odori'' because of the way it is worn. Suitable for the end of Reiwa,have dignity and styleIntroducing the long-sleeved kimono for adult women along with its design expressions.

Two styles of bridal long-sleeved kimono that vividly exude the charm of a black background

In Japanese crafts, including kimono, dark ground colors are often expressed as ``dark areas''. The ultimate dark background is black. The elegance and dignified elegance of black kimonos are unique and unique, not found in other colors. When we look at weddings, the first formal attire for married women is black tomesode, and the black bridal long-sleeved kimono is a favorite color as it conveys the determination to not be dyed by any other color.

A type of utensil pattern that is often used as a kimono motif is the ``ogi''. Even if you just call it a fan, there are many different ways to express it. ``Hinoki fans'' whose materials were obtained from the accessories of the Heian aristocrats, ``Jigami'' which represents only the paper attached to the fans, and ``Chukei fans'' which were worn by Noh performers and high-ranking monks. There are various examples such as "(chuukei)". The theme of the long-sleeved kimono shown in the photo, ``Kuro-chi-flower fan mask,'' is the fan surface of a folding fan. Because the fan spreads out at the end, it is also called ``Suehiro'' and is considered to be a pattern that brings good luck. This long-sleeved kimono also has a design that stands out against the black background, with a fan representing the flowers of the four seasons arranged neatly on the gold-colored background paper.

A kimono that makes use of the open black color has a calm and stylish feel for a bridal long-sleeved kimono, and can be said to match the modern and sophisticated brides of Reiwa. The combination of gold and black fans also gives it a feel that is appropriate for a wedding costume.

On the other hand, the long-sleeved kimono shown in the photo below, ``Kuroji Sakuranami Bunshu,'' has a landscape pattern similar to maki-e, and has a luxurious design that makes you feel like you are looking at a full-length painting. At the hem, there is an amorphous golden spot that shines brightly on a black background, expressing delicate white waves and a rough wave pattern. Arranged alongside the wave pattern are auspicious red and white cherry blossoms that express the shape of natural trees. The combination of the gorgeous waves and the cherry blossoms makes it even more beautiful. This is a luxurious and excellent furisode that captures the beauty of Japan in one piece.

Furisode: Hatsuko Endo Weddings Ginza store
Rental price: Top photo / 500,000 yen Bottom photo / 800,000 yen (excluding tax / researched by editorial department)

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