30's Royal Purple Asian Floral Print Silk Crepe Furisode Kimono ej original 1950s swimsuit

original 1950s swimsuit

Popcorn knit texture in a cozy

26 inches from top to bottom

Dark dark green almost look black

Buttons up the front of the jacket with 3/4 sleeves

30's Royal Purple Asian Floral Print Silk Crepe Furisode Kimono ej original 1950s swimsuitShowa period (vintage 1930s) Furisode style kimono which is a fancy kimono with long sleeves worn by a young unmarried woman or apprentice geisha girls. The long sleeves were thought to be alluring to attract men. Furisode kimonos were often commissioned for a girl's 19th birthday "coming of age" ceremony or for young apprentice geisha girls. Beautiful medium weight royal purple textured silk crepe with front and back peony print in shades of taupe