Kimono Item Number: 3696/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Green silk kimono with pointed collar and front opening, with lapels. Short sleeves consist of long rectangular hanging panels, with openings under arms. Entire kimono decorated with dyed groupings of white and light pink flowers, with wavy lines overtop and around them; lines are light green, with red stripes. Green ground of kimono is covered with woven floral motifs. Kimono is lined; body done in white and pink, hanging panels done in red.

Specific Techniques

Patterns on exterior made with stencil technique (katazome).