Silk Crane and Chrysanthemum Short Black Yukata

黒に舞う鶴、菊の香り。
Kuro ni mau tsuru, kiku no kaori.
Cranes dance on black silk, the scent of chrysanthemum in the air.

There is something quietly powerful about slipping into a yukata. The weight of it — light as a whisper — the way the fabric falls. This is not just a robe. It is a ritual.

The Silk Crane and Chrysanthemum Short Black Yukata is one of those pieces that stops people in their tracks. Designed and crafted in Kyoto — Japan's ancient capital of craft and culture — it carries the elegance of a city that has been perfecting textile artistry for over a thousand years.

✦ The Meaning Behind the Design

Every motif on this yukata has been chosen with intention.

The crane — 鶴 (tsuru) — is one of Japan's most sacred symbols. In Japanese culture, the crane represents longevity, peace, and love. It is said that a crane lives for a thousand years, and to gift someone a crane is to wish them a long and beautiful life. The white cranes on this yukata float against the deep black ground like a living painting.

The chrysanthemum — 菊 (kiku) — is the flower of the Japanese Imperial family and a symbol of nobility, perfection, and endurance. Its beige and mauve tones soften the boldness of the black, creating a design that is both striking and deeply refined.

✦ A Little Piece of Japan

鶴は千年、亀は万年。
Tsuru wa sen-nen, kame wa man-nen.
"The crane lives a thousand years, the tortoise ten thousand."

At Tokyo Gallery, we believe shopping should teach you something. When you wear this yukata, you carry one of Japan's oldest blessings — a wish for a long, peaceful, and beautiful life. Now you know the story behind the crane.

✦ What's Included

• 浴衣 (Yukata) — Silk Crane and Chrysanthemum Short Black Yukata
• Matching sash — 帯 (Obi)
• Free gift wrapping in traditional washi origami paper

✦ Perfect For

• Birthday gift for her
• Christmas gift for a Japan lover
• Mother's Day or Valentine's Day gift
• Spa day, holiday, or relaxation at home
• Japanese culture enthusiast gift
• Hen party or bridal gift

✦ Product Details

• Made in Kyoto, Japan
• Lightweight silk-feel fabric — gloriously soft to the touch
• Deep black ground with white crane (鶴 — tsuru) and beige/mauve chrysanthemum (菊 — kiku) print
• Two side pockets
• Straight cut sleeves
• Worn left over right — ties at front or back with matching obi sash
• Hand wash only — cold water, gentle cycle

✦ Size & Details

• Length: 107cm / 42 inches (knee length)
• Fits UK dress size 8–14, any height
• Note: Our model is 5'8" and UK dress size 12

Ships across the UK and worldwide.

✦ Order Today — and give the gift of Japan, beautifully wrapped and ready to delight.

At Tokyo Gallery, we believe in quality — and every piece is chosen with care. ありがとうございます / Arigatō gozaimasu — thank you for shopping with us.