Women’s Kimono

anonymous, 1920 - 1940

Japan experienced a period of growing modernity in the years from 1920 onwards. New, mechanically produced silk textiles in brighter colours than before came on the market. The fabric of this kimono features a vibrant pattern of origami cranes and stylized camellia flowers. The weft threads are thicker and have more space between them than usual, yielding a finely ribbed surface.

  • Artwork typekimono
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2009-3-27
  • Dimensionsheight 146 cm x width 118 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Women’s Kimono

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-2009-3-27

  • Description

    Informele vrouwen kimono met een patroon over het hele vlak van origami kraanvogels en gestileerde groene camelia’s. Wijnrode zijde met versiering in stencil-druk (meisen). Voering van witte en crême katoen.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    1920 - 1940

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 146 cm x width 118 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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