Kimono

Subject Matter:

Kasuri can either refer to the interwoven pattern in which kasuri fibers were used or the fibers themselves. Kasuri fibers are dyed specifically to create patterns when woven. Thus, Tsumugi garments that contain kasuri fibers may also be called a Kasuri garment.

Tsumugi is a type of soft fabric woven from raw silk, often worn for casual occasions.  The typical tsumugi types include Ooshima, Yuki, Shinozawa, Ueda, named after its area of production.

The inner lining includes eight different parts (hakkake) on the bottom and sleeve edges that gives the inner lining a more colorful appearance.

Physical Description:

Maroon-violet tsumugi kimono with interwoven geometric kasuri motifs with a purple and white silk lining.

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