Meisen Kimonos

Girl’s Kimono

Country Of Origin

Japan

Date

Second quarter 20th century

Size

111 x 154 cms (43¾ x 60¾ ins)

Materials

Silk plain weave

Technique

Stencilled weft

Motif

camellia blossoms tsubaki in whirlpool uzumaki

Swirling whirlpools uzumaki on a deep tomato red ground contain camellia blossoms tsubaki just opening into full flower. The whirlpools alternate from right to left moving up the width of the fabric, one camellia just beginning to open and the next more open still. Camellias are symbolic of spring and opening flowers are perfectly suited to a girl’s kimono.

Price

Price on request

Reference No

1653

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