

Fragment of an Unlined Kosode (Hitoe)
The image is a rectangular fragment of a textile, possibly a piece of fabric. The background of the fabric is beige. The fabric features a design with various plants and flowers in shades of red, blue, orange, and yellow. The design includes a large orange leaf at the top center, with several stems and leaves extending from the bottom center. There are also several flowers and leaves scattered throughout the fabric. In the bottom right corner, there is a section with a yellow background and a diamond pattern in shades of red, blue, and black. The fabric appears to be an example of traditional Japanese textile art, specifically a fragment of an unlined kosode, also known as a hitoe. The overall design is intricate and colorful, with a mix of natural motifs and geometric patterns.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Ground of dye-patterned (somewake) white and purple gauze (ro)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 606 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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