Pine Tree Uchikake

Uchikake (打掛) is a highly formal kimono worn only by a bride or at a stage performance. Japanese bridal wear most often combined the auspicious patterns of turtles and cranes with pine trees, plum blossoms, and bamboo. This wedding uchikake, however, features a phoenix, the most common pattern for Chinese bridal ensembles. The uchikake, or outer robe, is worn unbelted and trails along impressively behind the wearer. This particular Uchikake combines hand painted silk, gold accents, saturated color, with embroidery.

• Perfect for a wall, or for reuse/retailoring into a unique dress

• All Silk interior and exterior with a padded hem

• Design combines stencils and freehand silk dye techniques

• 24 karat gold accents are found in the form of gold wrapped stitching, tracing the contours of the flower. Gold is also applied in stencils to accent the design