This kimono was made in the latter half of the seventeenth century. The dynamic design on the back seems to depict ocean waves, fishing nets hanging out to dry, and even bamboo shoots, a Japanese ...

Kimono for a woman. Crosses. Machine-spun plain weave pongee silk (meisen); hand-tied selective dyeing of warp threads (hogushi-gasuri) Shōwa period, 1930–50, 145.5 x 128 cm, K24.

Blossoms, birds, waves, and autumn leaves — these are just a few of the enchanting patterns found on Japanese kimono. Stenciled Elegance: Ise Katagami and the Art of Textile Design highlights the ...

Kosode - Design of Mandarin Ducks and Waves on Black Figured Satin It was an era of peace during which townspeople prospered and kimono fashion flourished, reaching new heights.