Kimono Item Number: 3141/10 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Black kimono made of Yūzen (友禅) double-layered silk. On top with cherry blossom branches at midpoint, and below the waist a wrap-around image of women in kimonos on a background of mottled green. There are three family crests or kamon (家紋) of creeping woodsorrel known as katabami (片喰) in a light tan colour decorate the back at neck and along arms. The kimono is long, open at the front, with long double lapels. Sleeves have short trailing panels below the wrists. The kimono is lined with light cream fabric around the shoulders and torso, red fabric inside the sleeves, and a second layer of the printed fabric on bottom.
History Of Use
Worn by women. This kimono looks like hōmon-gi (訪問着) in style, which can be worn for dancing, but the pattern appears only below the waistline, which is characteristic of tomesode (留袖) more formal kimono.
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
- 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
- 3141/10
- Type of Item
- kimono
- Material
- silk fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 185.0 cm, width 127.0 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
- 3141/0010