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





