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Purple silk michiyuki coat

Japanese

Artwork Details

Purple silk michiyuki coat
1960s-1980s
Japanese
mauve silk woven with metallic thread
33 1/16 in x 53 1/8 in (84 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 1/2 in (47 cm)
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2005/1.402

Description

Subject Matter:

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

Physical Description:

Mauve silk Michiyuki coat with subtle repeating wave-like lines made by metallic thread that cross each other on a diagonal. It features a straight lined trapezoidal shaped neckline, and two front buttons covered in the same mauve fabric. Lining with white silk with bokashi pale yellow design.

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