| How to tell what you are looking at - Geisha's Hikizuri |
Most collectors want one, but how do you know you have one, or are looking at one?
Starting with length, please note that a hikizuri is a few inches longer than a furisode. Both are picured here layed
one on top of the other. Please note that sleeve length is identical. Exceptions probably exist as these are hand
made garments.
Starting with length, please note that a hikizuri is a few inches longer than a furisode. Both are picured here layed
one on top of the other. Please note that sleeve length is identical. Exceptions probably exist as these are hand
made garments.
The next thing to look for is the split hem. A kakeshita is a wedding furisode worn under an uchikake and will have
split hems as well, but it will be the same length as a furisode (will add picture of one when we get the time).
split hems as well, but it will be the same length as a furisode (will add picture of one when we get the time).
The next thing to look for is the stitching in the sleeve. Womens kimono have an open sleeve (no seam) on the side
of the sleeve closest to the body. A Hikizuri will have a stitch closing the sleeve near the arm so that the sleeve won't
interfere with arm movements when dancing (Big thanks to our special client in Chicago who shared this tidbit).
of the sleeve closest to the body. A Hikizuri will have a stitch closing the sleeve near the arm so that the sleeve won't
interfere with arm movements when dancing (Big thanks to our special client in Chicago who shared this tidbit).
Top kimono: Furisode of shibori kinoko dots with a third color
in the form of a red dot in the center of each kinoko dot.
Bottom kimono: Triple off-white hikizuri courtesy of the Bonnie
Carlton collection.
in the form of a red dot in the center of each kinoko dot.
Bottom kimono: Triple off-white hikizuri courtesy of the Bonnie
Carlton collection.
Open sleeve of furisode
Stitch in the sleeve of a hikizuri