Noh Costume (Atsuita) with Clouds and Hexagons
Atsuita Noh costume by an unknown artist features a predominantly orange-brown color with a pattern of hexagons and clouds. The garment is composed of 12 panels arranged in three columns of four, with rounded edges on the left and right sides and straight edges in the middle. The hexagons are various colors, including blue, white, gold, red, and green. Some hexagons feature a floral pattern, while others are solid-colored. Cloud designs are interspersed among the hexagons, in shades of blue, white, and orange. The background of the image is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Silk twill damask with silk brocading wefts and supplementary weft patterning in metallic thread
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 500 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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