Women’s kimono decorated with geometric patterns

anonymous, 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

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Women’s kimono decorated with geometric patterns

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-2009-3-33

  • Description

    Informele vrouwen kimono met een geometrisch patroon over het hele vlak van verticale banen met zwarte, blauwe en rode ruitvormen, afgewisseld met banden fijne verticale lijnen. Fijne crêpe rayon (jinken). Voering van crême katoen.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    c. 1920 - c. 1940

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    rayon

  • Dimensions

    height 148 cm x width 119 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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