The Japanese furisode, is the kimono worn by unmarried women for formal occasions, Noro Furisode yarn combines raw silk with cotton and wool for a heavy worsted fiber. Furisode is hand dyed and hand made meaning that each knitter creates a unique garment every time, even if they use the same pattern and yarn.
The self striping effect of Furisode gives you a wonderful choice for knitting and crocheting tops, cardigans, scarves, and shawls & bags.