Kimono

About this object

Cultural context

mourning kimono

Physical description

Kimono of ivory damask silk. The damask is woven containing small roundels with bird motifs surrounded by floral and tendril motifs. The neck and centre opening are edged with a wide band. The sleeves are short with long hanging panels and an opening under the arms. The bottom hem and sleeve edges are padded with cotton. The inside is lined with ivory cotton.