{"product_id":"120116-kj","title":"Vintage black tomesode - Golden embroidery of a phoenix -","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eA highly valuable antique kuro-tomesode has arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eKuro-tomesode is the highest formal kimono for married women, intended for formal occasions, so this type of kimono often showcases condensed craftsmanship and highly refined artistic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eThis kuro-tomesode is a remarkable antique masterpiece with stunning embroidery of exceptional beauty.The raised, richly layered embroidery is truly stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e The motif appears to be a phoenix. The phoenix, derived from a legendary sacred bird in Chinese tradition, is a highly auspicious motif symbolizing peace, prosperity, nobility, immortality, marital harmony, and protection from evil. It is said to appear in times of great peace and is believed to bring happiness and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eBased on the condition of the fabric and the fading of the colors, this piece is thought to date from the 1960s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"125\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eIt appears to be a \u003cstrong data-end=\"42\" data-start=\"19\"\u003efive-crested kimono\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the family crest seems to be \u003cstrong data-end=\"98\" data-start=\"77\"\u003eChigai Taka no Ha\u003c\/strong\u003e (“crossed hawk feathers”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"272\" data-start=\"127\"\u003eWith its pattern placement in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"180\" data-start=\"161\"\u003eEdo-tsuma style\u003c\/strong\u003e and its \u003cstrong data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"189\"\u003ematching hiyoku-style lining \/ tomohakkake\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a truly rare kuro-tomesode.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eConsidering its age, it remains in relatively good condition, and for a kimono over 60 years old, it is in respectable vintage condition. However, there is fading, fraying, and staining throughout, so those who are sensitive to such signs of age should refrain from purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eIts beautiful embroidery and overall design also make it highly recommended as an interior display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hallelujah Kimono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57084143731013,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/0392\/8965\/files\/120116-KJ-1.webp?v=1770485181","url":"https:\/\/netherlandskimono.com\/en-fr\/products\/120116-kj","provider":"Hallelujah Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}