Accession Number2005/1.380
TitleFormal saga nishiki lavender hitoe kimono with brocade patches
Artist(s)JapaneseArtist NationalityJapanese (culture or style)Object Creation Date1950s-1960sMedium & Supportlavender silk painted with gold streaks and appliquéd Saga brocade patchesDimensions 63 in. x 53 1/8 in. ( 160 cm x 135 cm )
Credit LineGift of Howard and Patricia YamaguchiSubject matterFormal Saga Nishiki kimono
Physical DescriptionLavender silk damask with woven chysanthemum design; painted with gold streaks (cloud patterns) and appliquéd patches of Saga brocade; borders with couched gold-wrapped threads.
Primary Object Classification Costume and Costume Accessories Primary Object TypekimonoAdditional Object Classification(s)TextileCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
brocade (textile)
kimonos