Woman's (Geisha) Coordinates (Outer Kimono (Uchikake), Kimono (Kosode), Under-Kimono (Juban), Sash (Obi), Kimono (Furisode), Sash (Obi))

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Woman's (Geisha) Coordinates (Outer Kimono (Uchikake), Kimono (Kosode), Under-Kimono (Juban), Sash (Obi), Kimono (Furisode), Sash (Obi))

Japan, Shōwa period (1926 – 1989)
Costumes; neckwear
Outer Kimono: Silk figured twill, paste-resist-dyed (yūzen) and gold leaf Kimono: Silk figured satin (rinzu) with paste resist dye (yūzen) and metallic leaf Under Kimono: Silk figured satin (rinzu) with gilt-wrapped silk thread embroidery Obi: Silk plain weave, paste-resist-dyed (yūzen) with metallic foil Kimono (furisode): Silk plain weave (crepe; chirimen) with paste-resist dyed (yuzen) and gold leaf (surihaku) Obi: Silk plain weave with silk and gilt paper thread and gilt-paper wrapped silk thread supplementary weft pattering
a) Outer kimono: 78" (shoulder to hem x 50"(sleeve end to sleeve end); b) Furisode: 80 1/2 x 50 in.; c) Under kimono: 62 x 48 in.; .d) Sash (obi) with Chinese characters: 175 x 25 in.; e) Uchikake: 76 1/2 x 50 in.; f) Sash (obi) with bridge and water: 170 x 26 in.
Gift of B. Rich (M.2012.188.96a-f)
Costume and Textiles
Not currently on public view