This hitoe (unlined) summer silk kimono presents large woven cross-hatch motifs. Its threads are tightly spun, lending a gritty texture. The kimono measures 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and stands 58 inches (147 cm) in height.

This artwork is featured on page 330 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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