Kimono
Japanese
Description
Subject Matter:
Komon kimonos are a type of kimono that contains repeating patterns throughout the fabric.
This repeating patterning is created using a stencil dyeing process called katazome, similar to silk-screening. 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 gray komon kimono with dyed brown, blue, and green damask motifs with a light pink, and red inner lining.
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