Accession Number
2016/2.78

Title
Kimono

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
mid- to late-20th century

Medium & Support
painted silk

Dimensions
59 in x 49 in (149.86 cm x 124.46 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Kazuko Miyake

Subject matter

Houmongi is a semi-formal kimono that can be worn by both married and single women for social events. It is called second-class formal wear. Houmongi is created by a patterning method called “Eba:” the pattern is dyed in such a way that it creates an unbroken design across the seams when the kimono is sewn together.

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

lavender houmongi kimono with interwoven, dyed, and embroidered gold and various blue and orange interlocking circles on the front and back with one kamon (family crest) with a white and lavender inner lining.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
kimono

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
embroidering
interlocking circles
kimonos
lavender (color)
silks (costume by material)