blue robe with red, orange, green, and black pattern; repeating pattern of 2 multicolored cranes in flight, over flowers and trees

Light blue-ground Ryūkyūan robe (ryūso) decorated with cranes, pine trees, and cherry blossoms, 19th century

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This robe is made of unlined, plain-weave ramie, indicating a summer garment for a wealthy, aristocratic Okinawan woman. Larger motifs as seen here were reserved for high-ranked courtiers. Such garments were made to order in the workshops at the royal capital, and the dyers themselves were elevated to the status of lower gentry because of the high value placed on their skills.

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Title
Light blue-ground Ryūkyūan robe (ryūso) decorated with cranes, pine trees, and cherry blossoms
Role
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Accession Number
2019.20.146
Catalogue Raisonne
Murray et al. 2018, pl. 153
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blue robe with red, orange, green, and black pattern; repeating pattern of 2 multicolored cranes in flight, over flowers and trees