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Woman's Unlined Kimono (Hitoe) Ensemble (Kimono, Obi, Obi Sash, and Cord)late Shōwa (1926-1989)- early Heisei period (1989- ), late 20th century

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Full-length kimono displayed flat with sleeves extended, woven fabric with gradated blue and sandy tan ikat pattern, white collar lining
Silk kimono displayed flat, with a taupe and silver woven ground; left inner lining features bold abstract swirls in orange, yellow, and purple; right side draped with a patterned obi in grey and cream circular motifs, accented by a purple braided cord with tassels; white collar visible at neckline.
Title
Woman's Unlined Kimono (Hitoe) Ensemble (Kimono, Obi, Obi Sash, and Cord)
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
late Shōwa (1926-1989)- early Heisei period (1989- ), late 20th century
Medium
Kimono: Silk damask; Obi: Silk warp-faced compound plain weave with warp patterning and metallic-plated-synthetic-slit film-wrapped-silk supplementary weft patterning; Sash: Silk damask, brush dyed; Cord: Silk, braided (kumihimo)
Dimensions
Center back length (Kimono): 63 1/2 in. (161.29 cm) Length (Obi): 98 in. (248.92 cm) Length (Cord including tassels): 73 1/2 in. (186.69 cm) Length (Obi Sash): 68 1/4 in. (173.36 cm)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Luna Suyematsu
Accession Number
M.2004.218.25a-d
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles