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Kimono

1920-1940 (made)
Place of origin

This is a summer kimono, or katabira, and is woven from ramie, a linen-like fibre well suited to Japan's hot and humid climate. It has been patterned using selectively pre-dyed yarns, a technique known as kasuri.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Ramie, woven with selectively resist-dyed weft threads (kasuri)
Brief description
Kimono, ramie woven with selectively pre-dyed yarns, Japanese 1920-1940.
Physical description
Summer kimono for a woman. Ramie, woven with selectively resist-dyed weft threads (kasuri). Overall design of undulating lattice.
Dimensions
  • Neck to hem length: 144cm
  • Across shoulders width: 122cm
Summary
This is a summer kimono, or katabira, and is woven from ramie, a linen-like fibre well suited to Japan's hot and humid climate. It has been patterned using selectively pre-dyed yarns, a technique known as kasuri.
Collection
Accession number
FE.316-2005

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Record createdAugust 24, 2005
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