thekimonogallery:

Location:Japan

Date:Taisho period (1912-1926)

Description:A striking omeshi woven silk kimono featuring cross motifs in what seems a faux-ikat. Some silver metallic thread warp inserts used as highlights. The red inner doura is spun and woven by hand. The orange hakkama (lower inner) is of kinsha (fine crepe) silk.

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