Kimono
Datelate 19th - early 20th century
Maker
Japanese
Label TextThis summer kimono is replete with floral and foliage motifs-irises, chrysanthemums, maples, clover-and bamboo baskets set amidst streams of water. Highly detailed and colorful, the composition on textured hemp creates a stylized visual image of the summer and autumn seasons. In addition to the indigo dye stenciled on the main body of the garment, the areas of yellow, orange, and green colors also feature the katazome (stencil) technique, and work effectively to set each other off well.
Object number2001.611
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Spring and Summer in Japan",
February 28, 2002 - October 13, 2002
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Pattern Richness in Modern Japanese Textiles" February 15, 2007 - July 6, 2008 (2/15/2007 - 7/6/2008)Credit LineGift of the Christensen Fund
Dimensions58 3/4 x 47 in. (149.23 x 119.38 cm)
MediumAsa cloth with indigo dye (katazome)
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