Kimono Item Number: 2656/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cream silk komon (小紋) with a purple stripe pattern. The neck and centre opening are edged with a wide patterned band. The sleeves are short with hanging panels and an opening under the arms. The pattern has vertical stripes with pointed and beveled ends in light and dark purple. The neck band is lined with cream striped silk and four strings have been stitched to create loops on the inner back.
History Of Use
Komon (小紋, “small patterns”), a style of informal kimono, characterized by repeating patterns over the fabric. Designs are varied. It can be a semi-formal wear depending on the material. Worn by women.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Owned by Kazuo Hatano before August 20, 2005
- Received from Kazuo Hatano (Donor) on August 20, 2005
What
- Name
- Kimono
- Identification Number
- 2656/3
- Type of Item
- kimono
- Material
- silk fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 161.0 cm, width 125.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Kazuo Hatano
- Received from
- Kazuo Hatano (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 20, 2005
- Acquisition Date
- on August 20, 2005
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2656/0003