"Shiromuku" is the pure white kimono worn at a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony . In Japan, "White" is a symbol of pureness, cleanness or virginity. It can be dyed with any color, and it is customary for Japanese brides to wear "Shiromuku" showing that they are ready to be dyed with color of groom.
I love Shiromuku because its texture is so smooth and it hightlights the patterns so beautifully when remaking into a dress.
This is a mermaid tube top dress made of Shiromuku kimono. I have made a matching hair corsage and Obi (broad sash tied over a kimono) ribbon from the same material to go with.
As you could see, the Shiromuku has beautiful hexagonal patterns with cherry blossom pedals in them. They stand out as the dress fits you perfectly, and it is just absolutely beautiful.
I made an extra corsage from a red kimono into a shape of Japanese apricot. I love the combination of red and white, as well.
This is another mermaid tube top dress made of Shiromuku. I made a train slightly shorter than the other one.
In this photo, you could see a bride wearing a Shiromuku dress with her father in Haori Hakama (traditional Japanese clothing for men).
Her wedding was held in America, and she told me that the guests were very surprised with the dress. I love her veil!
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