Kimono
1800-1870 (made)
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The opulence of this kimono suggests it was probably worn by a bride. The shimmering white ground has been embroidered with chrysanthemums and other flowers and large butterflies, no two of which are the same.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Figured satin silk, embroidered with silk and gold-wrapped silk threads |
| Brief description | Outer kimono of figured satin silk embroidered with flowers and butterflies, Japan, 1800-1870 |
| Physical description | Outer kimono (uchikake) with long swinging sleeves. White figured satin silk lined with red silk with silk wadding at the hem. The garment is embroidered in silk and gold-wrapped silk threads with, in the lower part, chrysanthemums and other flowers growing by fences and trellises, and with butterflies around the shoulders. |
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| Gallery label | This white outer-kimono is probably part of an elborate bridal set. The boldly patterned ground has been embroidered with chrysanthemums and butterflies, no two of which are the same. Special orders for wedding garments and accessories were the most time-consuming for kimono makers to fulfil. Only the most skilled artisans would be employed to create pieces for the wealthiest clients. (29/02/2020) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Mockett |
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| Summary | The opulence of this kimono suggests it was probably worn by a bride. The shimmering white ground has been embroidered with chrysanthemums and other flowers and large butterflies, no two of which are the same. |
| Bibliographic reference | Rout, Josephine, Japanese Dress in Detail, London: Thames & Hudson, 2020
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| Accession number | T.269-1960 |
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| Record created | February 28, 2006 |
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