{"product_id":"japanese-silk-crane-chrysanthemum-short-black-yukata","title":"Silk Crane and Chrysanthemum Short Black Yukata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e黒に舞う鶴、菊の香り。\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eKuro ni mau tsuru, kiku no kaori.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCranes dance on black silk, the scent of chrysanthemum in the air.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSilk Crane and Chrysanthemum Short Black Yukata\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those pieces that stops people in their tracks. Designed and crafted in \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e✦ The Meaning Behind the Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery motif on this yukata has been chosen with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecrane\u003c\/strong\u003e — 鶴 (\u003cem\u003etsuru\u003c\/em\u003e) — is one of Japan's most sacred symbols. In Japanese culture, the crane represents \u003cstrong\u003elongevity, peace, and love\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003echrysanthemum\u003c\/strong\u003e — 菊 (\u003cem\u003ekiku\u003c\/em\u003e) — is the flower of the Japanese Imperial family and a symbol of \u003cstrong\u003enobility, perfection, and endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its beige and mauve tones soften the boldness of the black, creating a design that is both striking and deeply refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e✦ A Little Piece of Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e鶴は千年、亀は万年。\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTsuru wa sen-nen, kame wa man-nen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The crane lives a thousand years, the tortoise ten thousand.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e✦ What's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e浴衣 (Yukata) — Silk Crane and Chrysanthemum Short Black Yukata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching sash — 帯 (Obi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree gift wrapping in traditional washi origami paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e✦ Perfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthday gift for her\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristmas gift for a Japan lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother's Day or Valentine's Day gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpa day, holiday, or relaxation at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese culture enthusiast gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHen party or bridal gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e✦ Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight silk-feel fabric — gloriously soft to the touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep black ground with white crane (鶴 — tsuru) and beige\/mauve chrysanthemum (菊 — kiku) print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo side pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight cut sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn left over right — ties at front or back with matching obi sash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only — cold water, gentle cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e✦ Size \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 107cm \/ 42 inches (knee length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits UK dress size 8–14, any height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Our model is 5'8\" and UK dress size 12\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips across the UK and worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✦ \u003cstrong\u003eOrder Today\u003c\/strong\u003e — and give the gift of Japan, beautifully wrapped and ready to delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48492432884031,"sku":"YUKATA-CRANE-CHRYSANTHEMUM-BLACK","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9314\/0543\/files\/981B5753-15A7-48BB-8A4D-90A408936147.jpg?v=1713780774","url":"https:\/\/tokyogallery.co.uk\/products\/japanese-silk-crane-chrysanthemum-short-black-yukata","provider":"Tokyo Gallery ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}