Accession Number
2016/2.76

Title
Kimono

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
mid- to late-20th century

Medium & Support
silk

Dimensions
60 in x 48 ½ in (152.4 cm x 123.19 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Kazuko Miyake

Subject matter

Komon 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 Description

light gray komon kimono with dyed brown, blue, and green damask motifs with a light pink, and red inner lining.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
kimono

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
brown (color)
damask
kimonos
light gray
repeated motif