Kimono (furisode)

early 20th century

This kimono, with lush and vibrant patterns on fine silk, has long, fluttering sleeves. This type of kimono is called furisode, which literally means “swinging sleeves.” It is usually worn by unmarried women.

Silk cloth; freehand painted and paste-resist dye (yuzen)

71 x 50 3/4 in. (180.3 x 128.9 cm)

Anonymous gift in memory of Mimi Robinson Arnold

86.238

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Fall and Winter in Japan, Oct. 22, 2002 - Feb. 23, 2003.

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing [on view July 29, 2022 - Jan. 8, 2023].

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