This 'ro' (gauze) hitoe (unlined) silk summer kimono showcases shibori-dyed (tie-dye) polka dot motifs. The fabric is exceptionally fine and soft, boasting a discreetly repaired tear. Its measurements are 50 inches from sleeve-end to sleeve-end (127 cm) with a height of 59 inches (149.86 cm).

This artwork is featured on page 327 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.

The piece is also featured on page 141 of the July-August 2017 edition of Arts of Asia.

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