{"product_id":"20260784","title":"Uchikake Wedding Kimono 500 \"Purple with Phoenix, Cranes \u0026 Mandarin Ducks\" (Vintage)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Uchikake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Uchikake was made in Japan during the Mid-Showa Period (c. 1945–1970).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Uchikake features magnificent embroidery of a phoenix, cranes, and mandarin ducks on a rich purple background. These auspicious motifs have long been associated with weddings, prosperity, and harmony in Japanese culture. The elegant combination of mythical and natural creatures creates a luxurious design that symbolizes a blessed and enduring future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Phoenix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe phoenix is one of the most revered symbols in East Asian culture. It represents nobility, prosperity, virtue, and peace. Traditionally associated with celebration and good fortune, the phoenix is often used on bridal garments as a symbol of an auspicious new beginning and a flourishing future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Cranes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCranes symbolize longevity, happiness, and good fortune. Believed to live for a thousand years, they are among the most auspicious motifs in Japanese art and are frequently featured in wedding attire to express wishes for a long and prosperous life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Mandarin Ducks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMandarin ducks are a traditional symbol of marital harmony and fidelity. Known for forming strong lifelong pair bonds, they represent a happy and devoted marriage. For this reason, they are especially popular motifs on wedding garments and celebratory textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning of the Combination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these motifs convey wishes for a prosperous, harmonious, and enduring marriage. The phoenix represents prosperity and noble virtue, the cranes symbolize longevity and happiness, and the mandarin ducks embody marital devotion and harmony. Their combination makes this Uchikake particularly meaningful as a bridal garment, expressing hopes for a joyful future, lasting love, and lifelong good fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDisplay it in your room or office.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Remark]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that, as this is a vintage item, there may be some creases, stains, or loose threads. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe kimono hanger is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e・Material: Silk, Gold Thread, and Silver Thread\u003cbr\u003e・Size: Length 183cm × Width 133cm (when hung)\u003cbr\u003e・Weight: 3,680 g\u003cbr\u003e・Made in JapanProduct Type: HOME DÉCOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection: \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"WALL DECORATION\" href=\"https:\/\/store.kyotohandicraftcenter.com\/collections\/wall-decoration\"\u003eWALL DECORATION\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCollection: \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"“UCHIKAKE”\" href=\"https:\/\/store.kyotohandicraftcenter.com\/collections\/uchikake\"\u003eUCHIKAKE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCollection: \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"“KIMONO”\" href=\"https:\/\/store.kyotohandicraftcenter.com\/collections\/kimono\"\u003eKIMONO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollection: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.kyotohandicraftcenter.com\/collections\/one-of-a-kind-item\" title=\"ONE-OF-A-KIND-PIECES\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eONE-OF-A-KIND-PIECES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"kyoto-handicraftcenter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48436032962772,"sku":"20260784-1","price":340000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/9221\/4691\/files\/20260784_1.jpg?v=1786078004","url":"https:\/\/store.kyotohandicraftcenter.com\/products\/20260784","provider":"KYOTO HANDICRAFT CENTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}