This chirimen silk unlined woman's kimono displays vertical woven stripes accentuated by sets of horizontal silver thread supplementary inserts. The fabric, a fine sheer silk, has a dry, slightly gritty texture. Its measurements are approximately 50 inches (127 cm) across the sleeves and 62 inches (157 cm) in height.

This artwork is featured on page 331 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.

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