Purple shibori kimono with overall pattern of tiny squares in diagonal rows
Japanese
Description
Subject Matter:
The hitta miura design would have been marked out with a blue figurative ink to guide artisans. Momi, the plain red lining on the upper portion of the kimono, was originally achieved with safflowers, and considered to have medicinal properties. This made momi an excellent choice for linings, which were usually done in a plain weave.
Physical Description:
Purple silk crepe with hitta miura and hand tie-dyed design achieving the effect of many diagonal rows of tiny squares. Upper lining is plain weave momi (red silk) and lower and cuff linings are mauve pink.
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