Informal kimono (yukata)
Date19th century
Maker
Japanese
Label TextDiffused and crackled lines are the signatures of an advanced technique of thread resist known as shibori. Variations of it date back to the eighth century in Japan. This lightweight kimono was made for wearing after a bath and is a showcase for geometric and natural designs. Paulownia blossoms, woven mats, small ovals and "suns" are each created through meticulous needlework.
Object number89.117
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Indigo" May 9, 2003 - October 19, 2003
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Beyond The Tanabata Bridge: A Textile Journey In Japan (Washington, D.C., Textile Museum, Sept. 10, 1993 - Feb. 27, 1994; Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham Museum of Art, Apr. 17 - June 26, 1994; Dallas, Texas, Dallas Museum of Art, Mar. 12 - May 28, 1995).Published ReferencesRathbun, William Jay, Seattle Art Museum, "Beyond The Tanabata Bridge: Traditional Japanese Textiles", 1993 Seattle, Washington pg. 182Credit LineGift of the Virginia and Bagley Wright Collection
Dimensions49 3/4 x 46 3/8 in. (126.37 x 117.79 cm)
MediumCotton cloth with thread-resistant decoration (shibori)
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