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Various undergarments – triangular padding

Japanese

Artwork Details

Various undergarments – triangular padding
Japanese
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Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2013/2.524.15

Description

Subject Matter:

Hosei-yogu (padding)
Padding is used for making the body flat. “No hip and no waist” is one of the keys to wear kimono beautifully. Kimono is sewn in straight lines.  Dressing kimono is just like placing one sheet of cloth on your body.

Physical Description:

“Kitsuke Komono” accessories for putting on Kimono.

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