Kimono for an unmarried woman

anonymous, 1905 - 1920

Textile artists from the early 20th century sometimes drew their inspiration from the past – as is the case here. They looked particularly to the period around 1700, when colourful compositions with overlapping flowers and fans were also popular. The kimono’s sumptuous appearance is strengthened by the silver and gold accents, embroidered with thread or applied with gold foil.

  • Artwork typekimono
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2009-3-1
  • Dimensionsheight 130 cm x width 166 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Kimono for an unmarried woman

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-2009-3-1

  • Description

    Formele kimono met lange mouwen voor een ongetrouwde jonge vrouw (furisode), over het hele vlak versierd met grote waaiers, sneeuwvlok-, bamboe-, chrysant en andere plantmotieven, met bloembollen aan koorden die de compositie doorkruisen. Roomwitte crêpe zijde met yuzen versiering in hoofdzakelijk rood, groen en roze, met detaillering in zilver- en gouddraad, goud- en zilverfolie. Voering van rode zijde. Drie familiewapens van chrysanten.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    1905 - 1920

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 130 cm x width 166 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Jan Dees & René van der Star

  • Acquisition

    gift 2009-06-16

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Menno Fitski, 'Een schenking van formaat', Aziatische Kunst 39 (2009) nr. 3, p. 34-38.

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