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Japanese Edo, Japan

Katabira (unlined summer kosode), 1750/1850

Description

Maker

Culture

Japanese

Title

Katabira (unlined summer kosode)

Year

1750/1850

Medium

Asa (likely ramie), metallic-wrapped yarn, silk, ink; plain weave, embroidery, stenciled imitation tie-dying (kata kanoko), freehand painted

Materials/Techniques

Materials

cotton

Techniques

Dimensions

137.2 x 57.1 cm (54 x 22 inches)

Place

Japan

Type

Fashion,
Costume

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson

Object Number

82.308.15

Exhibition History

Nuance in Nature

February 16 - July 8, 2007

The combination of motifs and composition move beyond traditional nature scenes. Iris, wisteria, chrysanthemum, clematis, wave and cloud patterns, and crests containing the Chinese flower symbol are packed into this composition. The different flowers are clearly understood, and the combination of iris and wisteria in and of themselves marks this as a kimono for summer wear.

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