Katabira (Kimono) Fragment with Aquatic Plant and Deconstructed Raft

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Katabira (Kimono) Fragment with Aquatic Plant and Deconstructed Raft

Japan, Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th-early 19th century
Textiles
Ramie (choma) plain weavem stenciled imitation tie-dyed (kata kanoko shibori), with silk- and gilt-paper-wrapped-silk-thread embroidery
36 1/2 x 12 7/8 in. (92.71 x 32.7 cm)
Gift of Miss Bella Mabury (M.39.2.255)
Not currently on public view