This tsumugi silk kimono showcases a checkerboard pattern in red, yellow, and blue, with silver metallic thread inserts. It measures 50" from sleeve-end to sleeve-end x 59" height (127 x 149.9 cm). Tsumugi silk, known for its charming irregularities and nubby texture, is crafted from silk waste yarn, which adds to its unique appeal.

This artwork is featured on page 309 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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