Scan A1.  Scans from book: 300 years of Japanese women’s appearance, kimono, kanzashi etc. ISBN4-87940-541-8. An incredible set of shots of a tayuu (courtesan) dress.  The opulant heavily-embroidered uchikake (outer kimono) and obi appear to date to the mid-19th century.  Images scanned by Lumikettu of Flickr Japan Fashion, Geishas, Kimonos, Japanese Dress, Japanese Kimono, Japanese Outfits, Japanese Traditional, Traditional Asian Clothing, Japanese Culture