An elegant long-sleeved kimono with a celebratory bird as its theme.

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2020.1.10

6. An elegant long-sleeved kimono with a Zuichou theme, a typical auspicious dress.

In contrast to the furisode, which is worn as a rite of passage from childhood to adulthood, the furisode 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. We will introduce furisode for adult women, which have class and personality, and are suitable for the end of the Reiwa era, along with their design expressions.

Photograph the auspicious bird on your kimono and wish for future happiness.

It is only natural for a bride to want to spend the long life together as a married couple, and to walk together in harmony through both the good times and the difficult times. We would like to introduce two bridal long-sleeved kimonos that entrust these wishes to highly ceremonial bird patterns, depicting young goats and gorgeous red backgrounds.

Kimonos with the theme of a crane, the representative of Japan's auspicious birds (left), and kimonos with the motif of a hawk-duck (right), where the sexes are harmonious, have been loved as clothing for auspicious occasions. Kimonos with the theme of a crane, the representative of Japan's auspicious birds (left), and kimonos with the motif of a hawk-duck (right), where the sexes are harmonious, have been loved as clothing for auspicious occasions.

A kimono with the theme of a crane, a representative of Japan's auspicious bird (left), and a mating mat between the sexes.Mandarin ducksThe kimono with the motif (right) has been loved as the best wear for auspicious occasions.


If the phoenix is ​​the representative of the Chinese auspicious bird (a bird considered to be a sign of good things to come), then the crane is what comes to mind when you hear the representative of the Japanese auspicious bird. The photo above, ``Hasho Crane with Red Crest,'' is a photo with the crane as its theme. The crane has been considered a sacred bird since ancient times, and has been praised as a symbol of longevity, as it is said, ``A crane lives a thousand years, a turtle lives a million years.'' Its elegant appearance and dignified stance have been designed as an auspicious pattern, and it has been loved as a pattern for auspicious clothes since ancient times. This long-sleeved kimono has a flying crane pattern that depicts a crane flapping its wings and flying. Using a subdued number of colors, mainly gold, on a bright red background, the image of a crane flying over the waves of the ocean is captured in a classic and sophisticated manner.

A gorgeous combination of waterfowl and cherry blossoms on a bright red background A gorgeous combination of waterfowl and cherry blossoms on a bright red background

A gorgeous combination of waterfowl and cherry blossoms on a bright red background

Well, a couple who are on good terms are called an ``Oshidori couple,'' but the bird that appears in the long-sleeved kimono ``Akachi-Sakura-Tarashi-Ryusui'' at the bottom of the photo is the ``Oshidori.'' (Also called the En-ou.) Because the shape and feathers of the duck are beautiful, and the male and female are always together and appear to be friendly, they are not only the subject of auspicious tomesode and visiting clothes, but also often appear in classical paintings and poems. This bridal long-sleeved kimono has a bright red background, a flowing water pattern, many loosely playing ducks, and cherry blossoms in full bloom, creating a beautiful impression.

Furisode: Hatsuko Endo Weddings Ginza store

Rental price: Top photo / Reference product Bottom photo / 400,000 yen (excluding tax / researched by editorial department)

https://weddings.hatsuko-endo.co.jp/salon/64

text by Akira Tanaka

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