Kimono
1920-1940 (made)
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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Accession number | FE.316-2005 |
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Record created | August 24, 2005 |
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