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Japanese, Japan

Kesa, 1680-1786

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Japanese

Title

Kesa

Year

1680-1786

Medium

Silk twill weave with gilt paper

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk,
  • gilt paper

Techniques

  • compound weave,
  • supplementary weft patterning

Dimensions

Length: 181.6 cm (71 1/2 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

inscription on the lining with 19th century date

Place

Japan

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

55.402

About

Golden floral patterns of scrolling lotuses are common on kesa. Such patterns are often seen on dark-blue grounds in textiles imported from China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644); this example, however, was made in Japan at a later date. The lining, inscribed in ink, explains that a mother gave this kesa to a temple in remembrance of her deceased daughter.

inscription on the lining with 19th century date

Japan
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Exhibition History

Exhibition History

The Woven Image

September 24 - December 7, 1997

Use

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