Kimono
1905-1915 (made)
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This kimono was made in Japan specifically for export. The addition of a triangular piece of fabric at the back makes it drape like a skirt. It is secured with a matching sash, rather than an obi. The bold embroidery features birds and flowers growing up from the hem and cascading from the shoulders. Wisteria was a very popular motif in the early 1900s.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Kimono with sash, blue satin silk embroidered with wisteria, irises, lotus flowers and two herons, Japan made for the Western market, circa 1905-15 |
| Gallery label | This kimono was made in Japan specifically for export. The addition of a triangular piece of fabric at the back makes it drape like a skirt. It is secured with a matching sash, rather than an obi. The bold embroidery features birds and flowers growing up from the hem and cascading from the shoulders. Wisteria was a very popular motif in the early 1900s. |
| Summary | This kimono was made in Japan specifically for export. The addition of a triangular piece of fabric at the back makes it drape like a skirt. It is secured with a matching sash, rather than an obi. The bold embroidery features birds and flowers growing up from the hem and cascading from the shoulders. Wisteria was a very popular motif in the early 1900s. |
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| Accession number | FE.46:1, 2-2018 |
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| Record created | August 9, 2017 |
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