Uchikake Kimono

The most magnificent garment in all of Japanese bridal tradition — our uchikake kimono collection showcases the extraordinary beauty of Japan’s most elaborate ceremonial outer kimono. The uchikake is worn as an outer robe over the main bridal kimono, trailing dramatically along the floor in a breathtaking display of embroidery, brocade, and textile artistry that represents the pinnacle of Japanese craft.

Traditionally worn by brides at Shinto wedding ceremonies and by geisha and performers on stage, the uchikake is characterised by its heavily padded hem (fuki), its lavish embroidered motifs of cranes, pine, plum blossom, and flowing water, and its magnificent colour palette — most commonly pure white (shiromuku) or vibrant red (iro-uchikake). An uchikake kimono is not merely a garment — it is a work of art that may take hundreds of hours to create.

• White shiromuku uchikake for traditional Shinto bridal ceremonies
• Red and coloured iro-uchikake for vibrant bridal celebrations
• Heavily embroidered uchikake with auspicious crane, pine & plum motifs
• Gold and silver brocade uchikake for maximum ceremonial grandeur
• Custom made-to-measure uchikake available
• Perfect for weddings, tea ceremonies, stage performances & photoshoots

Wear the most magnificent garment in Japanese tradition — explore our uchikake kimono collection.