A furisode is a style of kimono. It is the most formal style of kimono worn by unmarried women in Japan. The furisode is made of very fine, brightly coloured silk, and is commonly rented or bought by parents for their daughters to wear when celebrating their Coming of Age Day (the year they turn 20). By wearing a furisode, a young woman signifies that she is both single and a legal adult, and thus available for marriage.
Furisode are distinguishable by their long sleeves, which average about 1m in length. The name 'furisode' literally translates as swinging sleeves. The furisode is generally worn for formal social occasions such as tea or wedding ceremonies.
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