Kimono Item Number: 3141/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Furisode (振袖) made of dark brown silk, with a pattern of a vast assortment of flowers in many colours, interspersed with geometric patterns in purple and pink. The design covers the kimono below the waist as well as the shoulders and sleeves. Silk and metallic thread embroidery are incorporated into some of the flowers to add texture and shine. There are 5 crests or kamon (家紋) of Citrus tachibana in a circle known as maru ni tachibana (丸に橘); 2 crests on the chest on front of garment and 3 at back. Kimono is open at the front, with long draping sleeve panels open toward the body to show a bright red lining, and small openings for the wrists at outside top. Interior of body is lined with bright red silk. Bottom hem is slightly padded.

History Of Use

Furisode (振袖), a style of formal kimono with long swinging sleeves. There are three different types of furisode with different sleeve lengths; ō-furisode (with longest sleeves, around 115cm), chū-furisode (with long sleeves around 100cm) and ko-furisode (with shorter sleeves, around 80 cm). Worn by unmarried women on auspicious occasions such as weddings and New Year.

Narrative

Purchased by donor from a Kyoto-based dealer in San Francisco.

Specific Techniques

Yūzen or Yūzen-zome (友禅染) used for this kimono is a traditional dyeing technique originated in Kyoto, Japan.

Item History

What

Name
Kimono
Identification Number
3141/7
Type of Item
kimono
Material
silk fibre, dye, gold metal, silver metal and mulberry paper
Overall
height 168.0 cm, width 126.0 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
3141/0007