| "Shiromuku
Designed by Hanae Mori " Bridal Kimono - $3225 |
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ITEM
NUMBER: R454
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Design:
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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:
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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 |
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ITEM
NUMBER: R1491
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Design:
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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:
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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 |
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ITEM
NUMBER: R278
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Design:
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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:
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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 |
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ITEM
NUMBER: R449
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Design:
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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:
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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 |
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ITEM
NUMBER: R550
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Design:
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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:
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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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