Upon the surface of this full-bodied kimono are quadrangle parallelograms of three colors. Burgundy, pine green and a deep steel blue take on these shapes, which each form into smaller and smaller figures until they become triangles within the larger shapes. This really is a stylish piece.
Item #
K15278
Country
Japan
Type
Women's unlined kimono (Hitoe)
Age
Mid to late 20th c.
Technique
Weave
Material
Main body: Wool
Condition
Condition: Great condition. No visible signs of wear or damage.
Texture
Medium to full-bodied with a lightly raised woven texture.