Kimono
Unlined summer hitoe kimono
Date
Second quarter 20th century
Size
112 x 143 cms (44 x 56ΒΌ ins)
Materials
Silk plain weave,
Technique
Stenciled warp and weft
Condition
Tucked shoulders
Motif
stylized flowers
This kimono was made for a young girl; the shoulders are tucked to allow for growth. Stylised flowers and small asymmetric white squares with black shadows are scattered across the field giving the design a sense of depth.
Price
Price on request
Reference No
536
