Japanese Antique Rare Taishō Uchikake with Phoenix Motifs – Yuzen Art & Gold Couching 14019

Taishō-era Uchikake – Hand-Painted Yuzen, Japanese Silk Embroidery & Gold Couching

This exceptional uchikake dates back to the Taishō period (1912–1926) and represents the height of Japanese textile artistry. Crafted in rich, lustrous silk, the robe is adorned with hand-painted Yuzen dye work and exquisitely detailed Japanese hand embroidery, further enhanced by shimmering gold couching (kin-koma) that adds depth and radiance to its elaborate motifs.

The design features magnificent phoenixes soaring among elegant seasonal flowers and stylized clouds, all rendered with the soft, nuanced colors characteristic of early 20th-century craftsmanship. The composition is bold yet refined, creating a visual harmony that makes this piece suitable not only as a ceremonial garment but also as a museum-quality display textile.

Although some areas of the gold couching show minor unraveling consistent with age, the piece is remarkably well preserved. There are no noticeable stains or discoloration, and the silk retains its original brilliance. Its condition, combined with its rarity and artistic detail, makes this uchikake an extraordinary collector’s item.

A masterpiece of traditional Japanese textile art, this Taishō-era uchikake will elevate any collection, interior space, or cultural display with its breathtaking beauty and historical presence.

A radiant phoenix woven through time.

Size
wide sleeve to sleeve 130cm
length From shoulder to hem 160cm

Weight 1500g