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Unique Completely Embroidered Uchikake!

Outer robe (uchikake) with theme of Mount Hôrai, Edo period (1615–1868), 

second half of 18th–first half of 19th century
Japan  (Bunka Era, Edo 1804-1818)
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk Crepe with stencil-dyed details

The ancient Chinese legend of Penglai, a spiritual mountain of eternal life located in the eastern seas, evolved in Japan into the fantasy island of Mount Hôrai, stylized as a gathering of cranes and tortoises in a bright landscape dominated by pine, bamboo, and blossoming plum. Suitable residents of Mount Hôrai, cranes and tortoises symbolize long life. Pine, bamboo, and plum constitute the auspicious "Three Friends of Winter," because they show signs of life even during the cold months of the year.

The theme of Mount Hôrai was very common in bridal garments.

The Kimono has a Mauve Chirimen Crepe Silk Body utilizing yuzen resist dyeing 

as well as sagara, satin-stitch & couched embroidery techniques.

The overall design is that of Snowy white Cranes around a running stream, with Lucky Turtles Embroidered in Metallic wrapped thread, their Seaweed Fringed tails flowing behind them.

The Lining is Bright Red "China" Silk.  The Kimono is Long and Very Formal, with Padding on the Bottom

This exceptional Wedding garment is in good condition:  

There is slight surface wear ion the embroidery silk.

Small beige speckles or mend here and there, but overall it is very well preserved for it's age.

50" from sleeve tip to sleeve tip 

 62" Length.