Summer Kimono

I am rehearsing for an event next month with summer kimono. 

Furisode with Cherry Patterns

 I took some photos around home after a dance video shooting. 

Tsukesage and Shamisen

 I am going to perform Shamisen this Summer's events. 

New Hikizuri Furisode Kimono

This kimono is called Hikizuri Furisode, which has long sleeves and longer than usual length (mine has two meters long)  and  the kimono is very heavy. Hikizuri style kimono like this one usually worn by Kabuki dancers, Geisha as well as a wedding ceremony for bride. Hikizuri Furisode is also called Uchikake Robe.   I purchased this kimono for my stage performance.  

 

Tsujigahana motif kimono and obi

This is my Tsukesage with the Tsujigahana（辻が花 ）motif. 

The name “tsuji-ga-hana” first emerged on a literature in the late 15th century. A literature says in 1596, Toyotomi Hideyoshi presented tsujigahana to an emissary from Ming as his/her farewell present. Tsuji-ga-hana, which range from simple tie-dyeing to impressing foil and embroidered gorgeous one, became fashionable in the public after a century from its birth. Simultaneously, the name “tsujigahana” seemed to have become popular as we associate kimono with “Yuzen”.

Iro Tomesode

 Today's kitsuke lesson is Iro Tomesode. I have tried two types of Fukuro Obi.

Kuro Tomesode

Today, my kitsuke lesson kimono is Kuro tomesode.

Kuro (black) tomesode with five family mon is the most elegant and formal way to dress. Kuro tomesode can be worn only by married women. 

I like the peacock motif.