Accession Number
2005/1.385

Title
Multicolored kimono embroidered with autumn flowers

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
1977

Medium & Support
silk crepe with woven designs

Dimensions
62 in. x 53 1/8 in. ( 157.5 cm x 135 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi

Subject matter
kimono

Physical Description
Light gray tango chirimen (silk crepe) damask with woven lozenge pattern; over this, paste-resist dyed "splotches" in blue, green and brown. Finally, embroidered autumn flowers: ominaeshi, hagi, chrysanthemums. Lining is plain weave silk, white above and butterscotch color below.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
kimono

Additional Object Classification(s)
Textile

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
autumn
embroidery (visual works)
kimonos