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Kimono (yukata)

Japanese
Meiji or Taishô era
late 19th to early 20th century
Object Place: Japan

Medium/Technique Cotton plain-weave, tie and stitch resist-dyed (nui-shime shibori)
Dimensions Overall: 134.6 x 121.9 cm (53 x 48 in.)
Other (Collar) 15.2 cm (6 in.)
Dressed 56" X 48"
Credit Line William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number21.1128
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionNatural ecru and indigo blue cotton robe for summer or bath (yukata) with designs of large leaves scattered at the bottom, small star motifs on the upper front and back and three large interlocking circular motifs across the upper back with gourd and vine motifs created by tie and stitch resist-dye technique.
ProvenanceWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection; gift of William Sturgis Bigelow to the MFA on May 5, 1921