Pieces from a Robe (Kosode) with Autumn Grasses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a piece of fabric with a design. The fabric is rectangular and divided into sections by diagonal lines. The dominant section is maroon, featuring five white birds with tails and legs. The birds appear to be flying. The maroon section has a patterned background. The surrounding sections are beige and feature blue flowers and green leaves. The blue flowers have four petals and are on long stems. The image is titled "Pieces from a Robe (Kosode) with Autumn Grasses" by an unknown artist. The overall design suggests a traditional Japanese textile. The fabric appears to be a fragment, possibly from a traditional Japanese robe called a kosode. The image shows a mix of natural and decorative elements. The fabric's edges are rough and uneven. The image includes a variety of colors, including maroon, beige, blue, and green. The design elements are arranged in a seemingly random pattern. The fabric's surface appears to be smooth. The image conveys a sense of traditional Japanese art.