Ko'oto

Ko'oto

Red Ko'oto (lightweight coat or "duster") Damask (rinzu?) weave silk with large tortoise shell (kikko) design in contrast to satin background; rectangular shaped neck finished with flat self band center panels create overlap hidden in-seam pocket in underlap snap fastener closing; long round edged sleeves; creme color habutae silk yoke lining appears to have absorbed red dye when garment was cleaned. Young woman's lightweight coat worn over kimono.

1995.015.024