Kimono

Subject Matter:

Chirimen refers to the unique wrinkled texture, also called crepe texture, created by a specific weaving technique. This texture is often used with traditional Japanese fabrics, often silk, wool, or synthetic fiber.

The repeating patterning (komon) is created using a stencil dyeing process, similar to silk-screening, called katazome.

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:

light green gray and white repeating patterned (komon) chirimen kimono with various motifs arranged in a checkered pattern with a red and light pink inner lining.

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