Kimono

Accession Number
2013/2.406

Title
Kimono

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
silk, brocade

Dimensions
60 in. ( 152.4 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi

Subject matter

Komon kimonos are a type of kimono that contains repeating patterns throughout the fabric. Garments with no inner lining (hitoe) are less formal and are typically worn in between seasons.



Physical Description

dark cyan cotton and linen komon kimono with interwoven light green brushstroke patterns with no inner lining (hitoe).



Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
kimono

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
brush strokes
kimonos
silk (silkworm material)

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