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Kimono

2016 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Kimono, figured silk with brush dyeing (hikizome) and applied gold, by Yoshikimono, Kyoto, Spring/Summer 2016


Object details

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Materials and techniques
Brief description
Kimono, figured silk with brush dyeing (hikizome) and applied gold, by Yoshikimono, Kyoto, Spring/Summer 2016
Gallery label
While constructing kimono in the standard form, Yoshikimono explore various ways the garment can be styled. The brand was founded by Yoshiki Hayashi, an acclaimed musician, songwriter and composer who comes from a family of kimono merchants. Informed by his experiences with the band X-Japan, Yoshiki infuses his kimono with punk sensibility. (29/02/2020)
Credit line
Given by Yoshikimono
Collection
Accession number
FE.4-2020

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Record createdApril 2, 2020
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