Mid 19th Century Japanese Child's Kimono Yuzen Fukusa (27) Box adding a soft

adding a soft

where it was made around the early part of the last century

She is the goddess of longevity and immortality

The dimensions are as follows: H - 79cm

The dimensions are as follows: H - 18cm

Mid 19th Century Japanese Child's Kimono Yuzen Fukusa (27) Box adding a softThis beautiful child's kimono originated in the Tenpo era of the Edo period. It has been repurposed into a fukusa which is a traditional wrapping cloth used for ceremonial occasions. What makes this piece truly stand out is the yuzen dyeing method. This Japanese resist dyeing technique uses rice paste to keep the dye and the illustrations separate. In this instance, the kimono has paintings of cranes which, in Japanese culture, are a symbol of