Accession Number2013/2.473
TitleKimono
Artist(s)JapaneseArtist NationalityJapanese (culture or style)Object Creation Date20th centuryMedium & Supportsilk, brocadeDimensions 63 in. ( 160.02 cm )
Credit LineGift of Howard and Patricia YamaguchiSubject matterChirimen 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.Komon kimonos are a type of kimono that contains repeating patterns throughout the fabric.The inner lining includes eight different parts (hakkake) on the bottom and sleeve edges that gives the inner lining a more colorful appearance.
Physical DescriptionBlack and white polka-dot patterned (Komon) chirimen kimono with a silk white and scarlet inner lining with interwoven silver stripes.
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Keywords
kimonos
polka dots
repeated motif
silk (silkworm material)