This kinsha silk wedding kurofurisode displays six standing cranes in a unique yuzen-painting style with simple embroidered highlights. It features five family crests and measures approximately 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 61 inches (155 cm) in height. It's the outer piece of a three-piece kasane set, with the middle and inner pieces listed as items 2410b and 2410c in the gallery. The standout elements include the larger size of the cranes and the unusual direction of five out of the six cranes with their heads pointing skywards, adding spiritual significance to the kimono. Notably, the main artwork is concentrated on the front of the kimono, distinguishing it from typical 20th-century furisode designs, as observed in the  images. The white crane holds immense symbolism in Japanese culture, representing longevity and good fortune.

Kasane sets, historically popular among the Japanese aristocracy during the Heian period, were occasionally commissioned by wealthier families up until the end of the Taisho period. Traditionally, these sets consisted of three kimonos: the outer black, the middle red, and the innermost white. The color contrast was visible at the sleeve ends, neck, and occasionally at the hem. Item 2410a, the black outer furisode (uwagi), holds most of the embroidery details and received extra attention. It was intentionally designed slightly larger to ensure thorough coverage of the inner layers. The red middle furisode is referred to as the "first shitagi," while the white inner one is called the "second shitagi."

Previously published in the publication Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960, p 216

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