Kimono Item Number: 3141/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Kanoko shibori (鹿の子絞り) kimono. Small squares patterns are dyed across the surface, each containing a red dot, with large circle motifs, some embellished with gold metal fibre embroidery. Jagged and flowing lines emanate from the circles. On the shoulders at back are three small gold family crests or kamon (家紋) in the shape of Citrus tachibana flowers in a circle known as maru ni tashibana (丸に橘). 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 red silk.
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 an Asian antique store in Vancouver. A fifth generation wedding kimono.
Specific Techniques
Kanoko shibori (鹿の子絞り) technique used for this kimono includes tying fabric into specific patterns with thread.
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
- 3141/8
- Type of Item
- kimono
- Material
- silk, dye and gold metal
- Overall
- height 159.0 cm, width 128.0 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
- 3141/0008