This impressive omeshi woven silk kimono showcases cross motifs in a design resembling faux-ikat. It incorporates silver metallic thread warp inserts for added highlights. The red inner doura is hand-spun and handwoven, while the orange hakkama (lower inner) is made of kinsha (fine crepe) silk. Its measurements are 50 inches (127 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands at 62 inches (157 cm) in height.

This artwork is featured on page 348 of Art Kimono: Aesthetic Revelations of Japan, 1905-1960. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

This piece also featured on page 96 of the Spring 2022 edition of Arts of Asia.

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