This is the kimono that really got my collection rolling. I really wanted a real silk kimono for a long time. I also wanted some day to dress up as a junior Geisha or Maiko. I bought a Furisode since Maiko Susohiki or Hikizuri are really hard to find. I bought a black one for several reasons. The first was because black kimono tend to have more detailed elaborate designs. Secondly it's harder to tell at first glance if the sleeves have the folds of the Maiko's kimono.
The Kimono is estimated to be from the Taisho period (1912-1925) or early Showa period(1926-1989).
I may be stating the obvious here but on this furisode you could easily add the sleeve/shoulder tucks without affecting the design
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