Vintage kimono silk throw with cranes and landscape pattern in red, gold and green on bed

Multicolour Silk Throw Blanket -Vintage Wedding Kimono Bedspread

£1,350.00
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Vintage kimono silk throw with cranes and landscape pattern in red, gold and green on bed
  • Vintage kimono silk throw with cranes and landscape pattern in red, gold and green on bed
  • Silk throw in vintage uchikake kimono silk with cranes, fans and river pattern in red, yellow and green
  • white silk embroidered cranes on kimono silk throw in red and gold
  • detail of vintage kimono silk throw of three white embroidered cranes over red and gold
  • close up of vintage kimono silk showing crane and swirling water detail in white, green and gold
  • close up of vintage uchikake silk with white cranes over green and gold
  • red vintage kimono silk throw with corner turned up to show the red silk lining on the other side
  • Close up of the edge of the vintage kimono silk throw which shows the original collar of the kimono incorporated into the design on the throw
  • Size diagram showing dimensions of vintage Japanese uchikake silk throw, 137cm wide top, 167cm widest point, of collar, 178cm length, 147cm hem.
  • Vintage kimono silk throw with cranes and landscape pattern in red, gold and green on bed
  • Silk throw in vintage uchikake kimono silk with cranes, fans and river pattern in red, yellow and green
  • white silk embroidered cranes on kimono silk throw in red and gold
  • detail of vintage kimono silk throw of three white embroidered cranes over red and gold
  • close up of vintage kimono silk showing crane and swirling water detail in white, green and gold
  • close up of vintage uchikake silk with white cranes over green and gold
  • red vintage kimono silk throw with corner turned up to show the red silk lining on the other side
  • Close up of the edge of the vintage kimono silk throw which shows the original collar of the kimono incorporated into the design on the throw
  • Size diagram showing dimensions of vintage Japanese uchikake silk throw, 137cm wide top, 167cm widest point, of collar, 178cm length, 147cm hem.
Multicolour Silk Throw Blanket -Vintage Wedding Kimono Bedspread

Multicolour Silk Throw Blanket -Vintage Wedding Kimono Bedspread

  • Vintage silk wedding kimono, mid-Shōwa period (c. 1970s)
  • Cranes and swirling water motifs in silk and gilt thread
  • Reverse in deep celebratory red — the original silk lining
£1,350.00

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A multicolour silk throw blanket made from a vintage Japanese wedding kimono rich in colour and intricate embroidery. Cranes soar above swirling waters in silk and gilt thread, carrying a thousand years of good fortune into your home.

Cut from a mid-Showa period uchikake - a formal Japanese wedding kimono - the silk displays a dyeing technique akin to yuzen / shibori with intermittent pale flourishes throughout the base for added visual texture.

Golden threads weave their patterns through gloriously vibrant reds, yellows and deep greens of this stunning textile which is finished with the original red silk lining on the reverse, buttery soft next to the skin.
Details

• Approx. 137–167 × 178 cm / 54–66 × 70 inches
• Vintage Japanese silk, mid-Shōwa period (c. 1970s)
• Handcrafted from an original wedding kimono (uchikake)
• Silk brocade with gilt thread embroidery
• Lined in red vintage Japanese silk (original lining) 
• Original collar retained as a trace of its history
• One of a kind
Returns

If your piece isn’t right, you’re welcome to return it within 30 days of delivery for a refund.

To be eligible, returns should be:

• unused and in original condition

• in original packaging
 where possible
• accompanied by proof of purchase

• sent using a tracked service

To arrange a return, please contact us via our Contact Form with your order number.

For change-of-mind returns, the item cost and standard outbound shipping will be refunded. Return postage is the customer’s responsibility.

If your item arrives faulty or incorrect, all delivery costs will be refunded.

As returns remain your responsibility until received, we recommend using a fully insured tracked service.
Shipping

All pieces are carefully packaged and dispatched from our London studio (UK).

• Dispatch time: 1–2 working days

• UK delivery: 2–3 working days

• Europe: typically 5–10 working days

• Rest of world: typically 7–14 working days

Shipping rates are calculated at checkout.

US orders include duties and taxes.
Other international customers may be responsible for local customs charges.
Ethical Production

Each piece is handmade in our UK studio as part of a considered approach to making, using carefully sourced vintage Japanese silks.

• Genuine vintage kimono silks and obi belts dating from the 1930s onwards

• Sourced in Japan for their craftsmanship, character, and history

• Repurposed and reimagined for contemporary interiors

• Limited in number — once gone, it cannot be repeated

Each piece begins a new chapter for a textile that has already lived one life.

Packaging is fully recyclable, with materials chosen to reduce environmental impact wherever possible.
Care

Your vintage silk piece is made from delicate materials and should be handled with care:

• Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve colour

• Reshape gently after use to maintain form

• Store in a cool, dry place when not in use

• Do not machine wash or tumble dry

• Professional cleaning by a specialist is recommended

Made from authentic vintage Japanese silk, each piece may show gentle signs of age. This is part of its character and history.

What does the crane symbol on this piece mean?

Tsuru (鶴)

The crane motif represents longevity and good fortune in traditional Japanese textiles.

Cranes are believed to live for a thousand years and inhabit the land of the immortals.

A pair represent a happy marriage and are often found on wedding kimono known as Uchikake.
Crane motif on Japanese silk textile with gold woven background (Tsuru)
River motif on vintage Japanese silk textile with flowing water design (Kawa)

What does the river symbol on this piece mean?

Kawa (川)

The river symbol represents continuity, renewal and the passage of time.

In Japanese art, flowing water (nagare) is one of the most enduring motifs, suggesting movement and the unstoppable forward flow of life through the turning of the year.

As an auspicious symbol, it swirls with a wish: that life, like water, will always find its way.

Mid Showa period Japanese textile era, c.1950s–1960s, featured in Kimono Living vintage silk pieces

Mid-Shōwa Period

The Shōwa era spanned 1926 to 1989, its name meaning 'enlightened peace' — a period of extraordinary contrast, from wartime turbulence to postwar renaissance. Many of our textiles date from the heart of this era.

Uchikake: traditional Japanese bridal kimono textile used in Kimono Living silk cushions and throws

The Uchikake

The uchikake (打掛, "to drape over") is the most ceremonial of all Japanese garments, a heavily embroidered outer robe worn by the bride on her wedding day, representing the pinnacle of the silk weaver's art.

This piece is made from an uchikake, carrying with it the beauty and significance of one of Japan's most treasured traditions.

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