Kimono
Japanese
Description
Subject Matter:
Komon kimonos are a type of kimono that contains repeating patterns throughout the fabric. 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:
dark brown komon tsumugi kimono with interwoven gold coins, gray books, red tie strings, and hand drum patterning with a red and white inner lining.
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