Accession Number2016/2.76
TitleKimono
Artist(s)JapaneseArtist NationalityJapanese (culture or style)Object Creation Datemid- to late-20th centuryMedium & SupportsilkDimensions 60 in x 48 ½ in (152.4 cm x 123.19 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Kazuko MiyakeSubject matterKomon kimonos are a type of kimono that contains repeating patterns throughout the fabric.
This repeating patterning is created using a stencil dyeing process called katazome, similar to silk-screening. The inner lining includes eight different parts (hakkake) on the bottom and sleeve edges that gives the inner lining a more colorful appearance.
Physical Descriptionlight gray komon kimono with dyed brown, blue, and green damask motifs with a light pink, and red inner lining.
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Keywords
brown (color)
damask
kimonos
light gray
repeated motif