A lively color and elaborate design make this kimono a truly stunning garment. An energetic key fret pattern is woven in damask through lustrous purple.
Bold white fawn spots create elaborate garden scenes complete with pine boughs and bamboo leaves. These dots were created through a painstaking process known as shibori, in which each spot is tied off by hand before dyeing.
Item #
K12615
Country
Japan
Type
Women's Kimono
Age
Early Showa (c.1925-1940)
Technique
Damask weave and tie-dye
Material
Main body: Silk
Lining: Silk
Condition
Condition: Very good with a few small dots on the lining and slight wear to the right collar.
Texture
Soft with a slightly raised damask design. Delectably smooth liner. Light to medium weight.
