# Tail Doll From the series that came out of the drawer. This is an exquisite furisode (long-sleeved kimono) for Taisho-era chintz Ichimatsu dolls. The reason for its exquisite quality is explained below. I believe it was worn by a doll from the Taisho era or the late Showa era, but I've forgotten the details. It's a very fine item, so I think I kept it carefully. The eggplant-navy blue ground is decorated with a variety of seasonal plants such as chrysanthemums, autumn leaves, pine, and plum blossoms. What's particularly noteworthy is that the green leaves are dyed in a gradation, and the flower cores are drawn finely and carefully. Please take a look at the close-up images (photos 11, 12). The finer the pattern and the more colors used in the dyeing, the more expensive the fabric becomes. For those looking for a one-of-a-kind Ichimatsu doll from the Taisho era, or an outfit from Koryusai, Okuni, or Maruhei from the early Showa era, how about this? Considering the size and arrangement of the patterns, I imagine that it wasn't made by unraveling and remaking an adult's kimono, but rather that the fabric was designed and dyed specifically for dolls from the beginning. It's a lined garment, with cotton for the back of the lining, thin kinsha (silk) for the hem, plain, crepe-textured kinsha chintz (silk) for the hakake (lining of the skirt), and red patterned chintz (silk) for the重ね (kasane, a layer of fabric). All are antique fabrics. Red decorative threads are sewn on the front hem (photos 13, 14). The zobe (decorative stitching) is also fine and neatly arranged, and I feel the certainty of the tailoring technique. The sleeves are double-layered, with the same red patterned chintz as the hem, and the second layer is also a fully tailored sleeve, making it a full-fledged fabric and tailoring. There are stains on the lining (photos 6, 7). There is a sense of age, such as wrinkles from wearing and a general fading of color, but there are no tears in the fabric. If you can judge it as an antique, I think it's in generally good condition. However, the impression is different for each person, so please judge based on the photos. If you would like a han-eri (collar), I will include a piece of Taisho chintz that is from roughly the same era (photo 19). It will have an atmosphere like the third photo, and will be arranged with a purple-系重ね (kasane, a layer of fabric). The size is listed below. It may be around size 10, but please be sure to check the size. Length: Approximately 34cm Sleeve to sleeve length: Approximately 19cm Back width: Approximately 18cm Sleeve length: Approximately 30 cm Rather than a decorative obi, I think it would match the atmosphere of the kimono if you tied a plain chintz or similar fabric in a heko-obi style. I am happy to discuss this with you.