MARLA MALLETT

Japanese Hikizuri
Taisho Era, circa 1920.
52"across shoulders; 74"long.
Young woman's kimono brocaded with gold metallic and white silk. Silver lamé lining. This furisode is cut very long and is furnished with a lightly padded hem for use by a performing geisha--to allow it to drape on the floor and swirl outward in a graceful arc during her dances. This extremely elegant early kimono is in excellent condition.   $850

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