Noh Costume (Chōken) with Wisteria, Waves, and Purple Bands

Black and white photo of a traditional Japanese garment. The garment has a T-shaped silhouette with a straight, narrow piece extending down center, two long rectangular extensions on each side, and two short rectangular extensions at bottom. The garment is made of fabric with alternating horizontal black and light gray stripes. The light gray stripes feature a white wavy line design and white wisteria plant designs with purple bands. The black stripes feature a white curvilinear paisley-style design. The background is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date: first half of the 19th century
Medium: Plain-weave-patterned silk gauze brocaded in silk and metallic thread
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 384 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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