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Bridal Kimono
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Wedding kimonos are worn without belts, and are lined with silk at the bottom. The mythical hoo bird symbolises marital bliss and a long life; the colours of the feathers signify the five virtues: compassion, wisdom, fidelity, mildness, and modesty. The creature is hand-painted on the white silk. A pale pink effect is made by the lining's red colour.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineBruidskimono. 1920 - 1940. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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