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An Antique Child's Kimono with "Protective" Stitching browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1920: item # 806942
Sri Textiles 18 Eckford Street, 2A Brooklyn, NY 11222 tel 718-599-2559 Guest Book sold |
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| ca. late nineteenth/ early twentieth century 34 1/2" x 32", 88 cm x 81.5 cm This very smart little child's kimono is made of tsumugi, or a kind of raw silk which is dyed a rich, medium tone grey. It is in pristine condition. The repeat pattern seen on this small kimono is hand applied to the cloth using a hand cut stencil, in a method called surikomi: the pattern is a repeat of hemp leaves and some kind of wildflower. The curious stitch up the back of the garment is done in a bright, sunflower yellow thread: this traditional stitching is called semori and it was stitched on with the intention to protect the child from harm. On the front can be seen two other semori stitches holding the long 'obi' to the body of the garment. Note the wonderful, deep purple silk lining and the turquoise flash of color from the obi. | |||||||||||||||
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