Furisode (long-sleeved kimono) "Hyangoku no legasy" by Yuuzo Miyano
The main theme is gorgeous cherry blossoms, with the backdrop of the Daimyo's wedding furnishings and Hina dolls in the collection of Natsutsumikaku, which is associated with the Maeda family of the Kaga domain. The background is decorated with Kaga maki-e rose arabesques in an oblique pattern. The delicacy of the design is emphasized by the pine trees of Kenrokuen Garden, the hanging snow and the running stream.
Fun retro-modern furisode mixing auspicious cranes and pine, in katamigawari style patterns placement.
In old Japan, katamigawari was a way to recycle fabrics and make new clothes when you didn’t have the full tanmono (kimono fabric roll) required. It became a true fashion statement in Late Azuchi Momoyama/early Edo periods.