A princess line dress designed with extra volume at the mid-hip to give the waist a slimmer look. The three-dimensional silk Uchikake kimono fabric radiates a sense of luxury like that of a work of art.
Peacock feathers are depicted in addition to the auspicious birds on this solid-looking silk fabric used for uchikake (bridal robe). Glossy flowers drawn with great volume create a sense of luxury, as though it were a work of art.
▽Name of the pattern on the dress/Benefit▽
Auspicious Birds and Flowers Pattern
A pattern featuring a feminine Dianthus (nadeshiko) pattern along with wishes for wealth, prosperity, and longevity together with the auspicious birds—the Japanese pheasant, known as the national bird of Japan; the crane, a symbol of longevity; and peacock feathers.
▽Explanation of the pattern used▽
Pheasant Pattern
Pheasants are famous for their motherly love and are believed to bring prosperity for one’s descendants. In Japan, the pheasant is treasured as the national bird.
Peacock Pattern
Peacock are a symbol of marital bliss because males and females have close relationships. This beautiful bird is also said to be the model for the phoenix and expresses a wish for divine protection from the Buddha and gods. Also, since peacock feathers look like eyes, it is a symbol of watchfulness and is believed to help ward off calamity.
Flying Crane Pattern
The Flying Crane pattern depicts the crane in flight. Since cranes are believed to live for a thousand years, this pattern contains a prayer for longevity. Because the cranes are flying toward the heavens, it is also said to bring luck and fortune.
Dianthus (Nadeshiko) Pattern
The Nadeshiko pattern (bold) features stylized nadeshiko flowers, also known as dianthus. The kanji for nadeshiko means "pet" because the flowers are so adorable, you'll want to pet them. Incidentally, the phrase “Yamato Nadeshiko” is used to refer to polished, beautiful Japanese women, and so this pattern is associated with femininity.
Chrysanthemum Pattern
The Chrysanthemum Festival would be nothing without the chrysanthemum flower. During this festival, people drink rice wine infused with chrysanthemum with flowers floating on it to pray for longevity and good health. For this reason, chrysanthemums express a prayer for health.
Peony Pattern Loved by nobility, the lustrous oriental peony is associated with wealth and prosperity.