Yellow-ground kimono with plum pattern, late 19th century
Unknown Ryukyuanexpand_more
Cloth: cotton; bingata (stencil resist with applied pigments)expand_more
Gift of Thomas Murray in honor of Jack Lenor Larsenexpand_more 2019.91.35
Not on Viewexpand_more
Only royalty during the Ryūkyū Kingdom could wear bingata with yellow ground; after annexation by Japan in 1879, such restrictions were lifted. Still, these special garments were worn only for festive or ceremonial occasions. This garment has a kimono structure, visible in the detached sleeves and shorter, overlapping lapel. It has an intricate pattern of interconnected little flowers with accent colors in red, blue, and purple.
Details
- Title
- Yellow-ground kimono with plum pattern
- Role
- Maker
- Accession Number
- 2019.91.35
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Murray et al. 2018, pl. 151
- Curator Approved
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