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Kimono, woman’s with fans, autumn flowers and dragonflies
Kimono, woman’s with fans, autumn flowers and dragonflies
Kimono, woman’s with fans, autumn flowers and dragonflies

Kimono, woman’s with fans, autumn flowers and dragonflies

Date1912-1950
GeographyJapan
MediumSilk, crepe weave, double ikat (stencil printed warp and hand tie-dyed weft)
Dimensions132.1 x 144.8 cm (52 x 57 in.)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LinePurchase, 1996 (8457.1)
Object number8457.1
DescriptionBlack kimono with round fans, autumn flowers and dragonflies. White round fans with handle decorated with either green hagi (bush clover) flower with yellow grass or blue water swirls with red dragonfly motifs. Silver supplementary weft accents throughout entire piece. Unlined.
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