Kimono Item Number: 3141/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Komon (小紋) that is open at the front, with sleeves of hanging panels with small openings for the wrists at the top. Made of patterned silk with evenly spaced sets of metallic gold threads running vertically. The garment is heavily dyed in triangular patterns in shades of blue and purple, interspersed with areas of light yellow. Embroidered below the waste and on the backs of arms and shoulders are yellow and orange-brown flowers with vines tied in bows. The interior of the garment is fully lined with bright red and blue silk.
History Of Use
Komon (小紋) is a casual kimono, but can be dressed up with a formal obi sash. It can be worn for dancing.
Narrative
Purchased by donor from a Kyoto-based dealer in San Francisco.
Specific Techniques
Komon (小紋) or “small patterns”, which has the repeated patterns all over the fabric with no particular direction.
Item History
- Made in Japan between 1912 and 1926
- Owned by Michael Olich before November 20, 2015
- Received from Michael Olich (Donor) on November 20, 2015
What
- Name
- Kimono
- Identification Number
- 3141/3
- Type of Item
- kimono
- Material
- silk fibre, dye and metal
- Overall
- height 152.0 cm, width 117.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Michael Olich
- Received from
- Michael Olich (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Creation Date
- between 1912 and 1926
- Ownership Date
- before November 20, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on November 20, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3141/0003