Haori
Date
Second quarter 20th century
Size
103 x 102 cms (40½ x 40¼ ins)
Materials
Silk plain weave
Technique
Stencilled weft
Motif
lotus, hasu
This richly coloured haori is decorated with swirling lotus blossoms.Stylised lotus blossoms became popular motifs in the west after the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922. A scrolling, twisting black line links the blossoms enlivening the background, which is possibly a simplified karakusa vine, a popular motif often shown with blossoms.
Price
Price on request
Reference No
320
