Uchikake with design of lightning and rice sheaves

This uchikake (outer garment) is decorated with bundled rice ears against the streaks of lighting and raindrops on the white figured satin. These patterns are created by embroidery and surihitta-dye (stenciled imitation of tie-dyeing).
High-ranking samurai women changed their wardrobes seasonally and chose their kimonos with proper designs for the season. Figured satin uchikake was worn as a formal attire from 9th of September to the end of March yearly.