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Moire silk michiyuki coat

Japanese

Artwork Details

Moire silk michiyuki coat
1970s - 1990s
Japanese
dark burgundy silk with green, blue, and purple dyed clouds
32 11/16 in x 53 1/8 in (83 cm x 135 cm);29 15/16 in x 18 1/8 in x 6 5/16 in (76 cm x 46 cm x 16 cm);18 7/8 in (48 cm)
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2005/1.403

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Description

Subject Matter:

Michiyuki may look like kimono, but are a specialized coat typified by square necklines and buttons down the front.

Physical Description:

This michiyuki features a cloud design with a shimmering effect created by the layering of silk material. Blue, green, and turquoise clouds are painted in an alternating pattern without touching one another, and appear to shimmer from behind a transparent blue painted silk overlay.

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