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Kimono

Japanese

Artwork Details

Kimono
20th century
Japanese
silk, brocade
60 in. ( 152.4 cm )
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2013/2.406

Description

Subject Matter:

Komon kimonos are a type of kimono that contains repeating patterns throughout the fabric. Garments with no inner lining (hitoe) are less formal and are typically worn in between seasons.

Physical Description:

dark cyan cotton and linen komon kimono with interwoven light green brushstroke patterns with no inner lining (hitoe).

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