Kimono

Accession Number
2013/2.394

Title
Kimono

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
silk, brocade

Dimensions
61 1/2 in. ( 156.21 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi

Subject matter

Chirimen refers to the unique wrinkled texture, also called crepe texture, created by a specific weaving technique. This texture is often used with traditional Japanese fabrics, often silk, wool, or synthetic fiber.

Iromuji kimonos are plainly colored non-black kimonos that are very useful. They are often worn by young women at their graduation ceremony and mothers at family celebrations as well as non-celebratory occasions such as condolence visits; Gray or muted blue Iromuji Kimonos are preferred at these events. Iromuji Kimonos are also favored at tea ceremonies since it does not disturb the atmosphere and for more casual activities such as going out in town.

Garments with no inner lining (hitoe) are less formal and are typically worn in between seasons.



Physical Description

Olive green chirimen Iromuji kimono with no inner lining (hitoe).



Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
kimono

Collection Area
Asian

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Keywords
green (color)
kimonos

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