Description
Vintage Uchikake
This Uchikake was made in Japan during the Mid-Showa Period (c. 1945–1970).
Design
This vintage Uchikake features elegant embroidery of fans, cherry blossoms, maple leaves, and chrysanthemums on a vibrant orange background. These motifs are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and celebrate the beauty of the changing seasons. Richly embroidered with intricate details, the design conveys both elegance and auspicious wishes for happiness and prosperity.
・Fans
Fans symbolize expansion and prosperity. As a fan opens outward, it represents the growth of happiness, success, and good fortune. Fans are considered auspicious motifs often used in wedding attire to wish for a bright and flourishing future.
・Cherry Blossoms (Sakura)
Cherry blossoms symbolize beauty, renewal, and the fleeting nature of life. As one of Japan's most beloved flowers, sakura represents new beginnings and is frequently associated with joyful occasions and fresh starts.
・Maple Leaves
Maple leaves are admired for their brilliant autumn colors and symbolize maturity, grace, and the beauty of life's transitions. They reflect an appreciation for nature and the changing seasons, a central theme in Japanese aesthetics.
・Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums symbolize longevity, nobility, and happiness. As the imperial flower of Japan, they are associated with refinement, prosperity, and good fortune.
Meaning of the Combination
Together, these motifs celebrate the beauty of all four seasons and convey wishes for happiness, prosperity, longevity, and a harmonious future. The combination of fans and seasonal flowers creates a timeless design that reflects both the richness of Japanese culture and the joy of life's important milestones. This makes the Uchikake an especially meaningful garment for weddings, ceremonial occasions, or collectors of traditional Japanese textiles.
What is Uchikake?
An Uchikake is a traditional Japanese wedding or ceremonial outer robe, worn over a kimono. It is often richly decorated with intricate embroidery and features a padded hem that trails slightly behind the wearer.
Display it in your room or office.
This is a rare vintage Uchikake. Immerse yourself in the elegance and tradition of Japan. It exudes a unique presence unlike any painting or antique. Of course, it can also be worn.
[Remark]
Please note that, as this is a vintage item, there may be some creases, stains, or loose threads. The kimono hanger is not included.
Specification
・Material: Silk, Gold Thread, and Silver Thread
・Machine-woven
・Size: Length 191cm × Width 129.5cm (when hung)
・Weight: 3,200 g
・Made in Japan
Product Type: HOME DÉCOR
Collection: WALL DECORATION
Collection: UCHIKAKE
Collection: KIMONO
Collection: ONE-OF-A-KIND-PIECES
Quick Shipping Guide
【Delivery date】
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USA, UK, and Europe: 3 - 7 days
Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: 3 - 10 days
Asia: 3 - 7 days
Small islands and remote areas: 2 weeks - 1 month
【Customs】
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U.S.A.
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UK
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Europe
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