Kosode (Kimono) Fragment with Chinese Character (Kanji), Cloud, Flowers, and Lozenge Pattern

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Kosode (Kimono) Fragment with Chinese Character (Kanji), Cloud, Flowers, and Lozenge Pattern

Japan, 18th century
Textiles
Silk figured satin (rinzu), tie-dyed (kanoko shibori), stenciled imitation tie-dyeing (kata kanoko shibori) with silk and gilt paper wrapped silk thread embroidery
34 1/4 × 13 3/4 in. (87 × 34.93 cm)
Gift of Miss Bella Mabury (M.39.2.276)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Maeder, Edward.  600 Years of Embroidery from the Permanent Collection: 1380-1980.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1982.