Unlined Kosode (Hitoe) with Grasses and Dewdrops
Purple unlined Japanese kimono with short sleeves and a flowing skirt. The garment features a textured pattern resembling scales or fish skin on the inside and grasses at the bottom. Two white circular designs adorn the shoulders. A central panel showcases a lighter purple hue with a scale-like pattern. The kimono appears to be made of a lightweight material and has a subtle sheen. The background of the image is gray. Unlined Kosode (Hitoe) with Grasses and Dewdrops by anonymous.
Artwork Details
- Date
- second half of the 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Resist-dyed plain-weave silk gauze (ro) embroidered with silk and metallic thread
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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