Kimono
Unlined summer hitoe kimono
Date
First quarter 20th century
Size
122 x 147 cms (48 x 58 ins)
Materials
Silk plain weave
Technique
Stencilled warp and hand-tied weft; lacquered threads in the centre of crosses
Condition
Minor staining
Motif
cross juji
This diaphanous summer kimono has a very large-scale juji, cross design. The use of only two alternating colours for the crosses against the black background creates a bold and striking effect. The centres of each cross are highlighted with lacquered silver threads giving the piece a subdued shimmer. The sleeves have been tucked up but could easily be unpicked to show the elegant long sleeves of the prewar period.
Price
Price on request
Reference No
630
