Heirloom Collection
from Wind Whisper West and Kyoto Kimono
These ceremonial bridal kimonos are offered from a private collection exclusively through Kyoto Kimono. Each is a dazzling example of Japanese craftsmanship and artistry which will stand the test of time. All silk, embroidered or hand-painted, and each one of a kind. Unless stated otherwise in the description, the fabric is silk, the condition is like new and the sizing is as follows: Length = 70-72", width from wrist to wrist is 50-52", and hip/waist 42-45".
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"Shiromuku Designed by Hanae Mori " Bridal Kimono - $3225

ITEM NUMBER: R454
Design:
This traditional gown is the work of Hanae Mori, whose designs have made her one of Japan's foremost fashion designers over the last five decades. While her couture collections often marry Japanese images with modern styles, in this kimono design she chooses the simplicity of traditional Japanese bridal images to make her point. Cranes for faithfulness, pine for endurance, and plum blossoms for resilience and nobility. Mori's name is embossed on a sleeve and her signature HM Butterfly logo is on the lining.
Style:

Shiromuku Uchikake --This style of ceremonial wedding kimono is always white (shiro means "white" in Japanese) and is usually worn only during a Shinto ceremony. Designs are usually jacquard style (tone on tone images woven into the silk) but on the more elegant versions, white or silver embroidery enhances the design. The lining is usually also white. It is designed to be worn open (not fastened at the waist with a sash), trailing behind the bride, and allowing a glimpse of the kimono, gown or dress she's wearing beneath it.
Photos: Back displayed, crane, pine jacquard, plum blossoms, padded hem/lining, design, bio about Hanae Mori
Colors: white on white

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"Best Wishes" Uchikake Bridal Kimono - $1730

ITEM NUMBER: R1491
Design:
Nothing says "Asian tradition" like the red, black and white color combination of this gown. The symbology of paired cranes (which mate for life), the prosperity symbolized by the golden, embroidered treasure (dowry) cart, and the auspicious florals (plum blossoms, irises, poppies, and more!) combine to send the bride and groom a flurry of very sincere (and very elaborate) wishes for a healthy, prosperous and long life together.
Style:

Uchikake --This style of ceremonial kimono features an elaborate overall pattern that is heavily brocaded, painted or woven with a thick padding at the hem. It is designed to be worn open (not fastened at the waist with a sash), trailing behind the bride, and allowing a glimpse of the kimono, gown or dress she's wearing beneath it.
Photos: Back displayed, florals, shimmer and shine, embroidered cart, padded hem/lining, colors
Colors: deep red, black, white, with gold and silver embroidery, many accent colors

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"Golden Peacock" Uchikake Bridal Kimono - $1065

ITEM NUMBER: R278
Design:
Contemporary colors and design in this wonderful bridal kimono that features several elegant peacocks, with ocean blue wings, mint green tailfeathers (with red accents) and golden embroidered neck, face, crests, and legs. Gold couching also outlines some of the body and gold leaf trims the edges of the plum blossoms that surround the birds. Not to be missed is the deep cobalt blue background (deeper at the shoulders, lighter at the hem) that allows the reds, whites, and greens to come alive.
Style:

Uchikake --This style of ceremonial kimono features an elaborate overall pattern that is heavily brocaded, painted or woven with a thick padding at the hem. It is designed to be worn open (not fastened at the waist with a sash), trailing behind the bride, and allowing a glimpse of the kimono, gown or dress she's wearing beneath it.
Photos: Back displayed, peacock, gold couching, embroidery, padded hem/lining, colors, design
Colors: deep red, black, white, with gold and silver embroidery, many accent colors

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"Exotic Bloom" Uchikake Bridal Kimono - $1200

ITEM NUMBER: R449
Design:
We have looked and looked but cannot identify the type of bloom we see here - large petals in a tropical shape, perhaps on a vine, wit gold centers. The exotic coloring is an eye-catching and uncommon combination that works well against the deep red background. A photographer's delight of color and shape! Gold highlights in the bloom centers and sprinkled around the blue shaded petals.
Style:

Uchikake --This style of ceremonial kimono features an elaborate overall pattern that is heavily brocaded, painted or woven with a thick padding at the hem. It is designed to be worn open (not fastened at the waist with a sash), trailing behind the bride, and allowing a glimpse of the kimono, gown or dress she's wearing beneath it.
Photos: Back displayed, colors, gold, large florals, padded hem/lining
Colors: Rich yellows, greens, blues, and purples against a true red background

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"Countryside Wedding " Uchikake Bridal Kimono - $1600

ITEM NUMBER: R550
Design:
An almost-earthtone colors with a very earthy design of hillsides and hillocks in rich sunset tones of orange and gold, contrasted to the shaded green of the rolling hills. But you can't overlook the dazzling golden cranes that fly above the scene - wings aloft in gold and white embroidery. Their signature red crests are also embroidered. Skilled detail on the stitching as well as on the softly brushed shading on the design.
Style:

Uchikake --This style of ceremonial kimono features an elaborate overall pattern that is heavily brocaded, painted or woven with a thick padding at the hem. It is designed to be worn open (not fastened at the waist with a sash), trailing behind the bride, and allowing a glimpse of the kimono, gown or dress she's wearing beneath it.
Photos: Back displayed, colors, gold, design, padded hem/lining, cranes
Colors: Rich yellows, greens, blues, and purples against a true red background

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