Long-sleeved robe with plant and architectural elements

This robe with long swinging sleeves (furisode) is decorated with various plant and architectural elements, including a rustic gate, a veranda, and fallen roof tiles. The light yellow-green silk crepe background was dyed with a paste-resist to preserve the areas in white, the original color of the fabric. A stencil pattern in red mimics tie-dying (shibori), and bright embroidery, some using gold-wrapped threads, completes
the design.

This kind of crepe, called chirimen, is made by twisting weft threads to create a noticeable texture. Kimonos of the furisode type are worn by girls and young women.