Underkimono

19th century

A trio of masks facing up beyond their checkerboard base is the central focus of this garment. "Katazome", a process of stencil dyeing, was used to great effect in creating broad stripes that are a study in color saturation and variety.

Silk cloth (katazome)

55 1/4 x 48 3/4 in. (140.34 x 123.83 cm)

Gift of the Christensen Fund

2001.527

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Order and Border", February 26, 2010 - August 28, 2011

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