Furisode with design of crane, turtle shell patterns, and seasonal flowers Black silk crepe (chirimen)
Yuzo Matsuo produced this furisode in 1940. That year marked the 2600th year of the accession to the throne of Emperor Jimmu, and many commemorative events were held. The Imperial Rule Assistance Association (the Taisei Yokusan-kai) was formed as part of a new system and regulations were implemented that restricted the manufacture and sale of luxurious items (the Seven/Seven Ban). This made the time-consuming manufacture of luxurious clothes impossible.
Flying in the face of these trends, this work was produced to mark the anniversary of Emperor jimmu's accession. This lovely furisode employs Yuzen dyeing and embroidery to befit the occasion.
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Furisode with design of crane, turtle shell patterns, and seasonal flowers Black silk crepe (chirimen)
Created by Yuzo Matsuo in 1940 in commemoration of the 2600th year of the accession to the throne of Emperor Jimmu
