30's Royal Purple Asian Floral Print Silk Crepe Furisode Kimono ej original 1950s swimsuit

original 1950s swimsuit

Shoulder - 10 inches

Dark dark green almost look black

Shoulder pads sewn inside the lining

holes or other defects

30's Royal Purple Asian Floral Print Silk Crepe Furisode Kimono ej original 1950s swimsuitShowa period (vintage 1930s) Furisode style kimono which is a fancy kimono with long sleeves worn by a young unmarried woman or apprentice geisha girls. The long sleeves were thought to be alluring to attract men. Furisode kimonos were often commissioned for a girl's 19th birthday "coming of age" ceremony or for young apprentice geisha girls. Beautiful medium weight royal purple textured silk crepe with front and back peony print in shades of taupe