Robe

Title

Robe

Description

Black Synthetic Damask Dressing Gown Black Synthetic Damask with self woven chrysanthemums dyed a floral pattern in yuzen zuome method. A long front band shoulders sleeve and hem with red and white chrysanthemums yellow flowers white yellow and orange cherry blossoms blue wysteria and green leaves. Modeled after man's kimono with a band collar narrow set in sleeves. Three quarter length. robe closed by tying two black silk ribbons attached to the collar in front and one silk black ribbon lower down to be tied to a band of floral fabric which is pinned to the collar in front. Made for the western market as a woman's dressing gown.

Identifier

1996.024.002

Collection