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Kesa

Japan · late Edo period (1789–1868), early 19th century · Silk, gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strip, warp-float faced 2:1 'Z' twill weave with supplementary brocading wefts some bound in weft-float faced 1:2 'Z' twill interlacings; lined with silk, plain weave; silk cords

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

Subjects

edo (japanese period)paper (fiber product)textile costume weaving liturgical - buddhist silk (fiber)

Credit lineKesa. late Edo period (1789–1868), early 19th century. Japan. The Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Gaylord Donnelley in memory of Frances Gaylord Smith. CC0.

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