Women’s kimono decorated with geometric patterns

anoniem, c. 1920 - c. 1940

In the early 20th century new fabrics were introduced. Semi-synthetic rayon was used in Japan for informal, contemporary clothing. Motifs and colours were also progressive, reflecting the global modernist movement of the 1920s.

  • Artwork typekimono
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2009-3-33
  • Dimensionsheight 148 cm x width 119 cm
  • Physical characteristicsrayon