Offered by: Tishu
By appointment only Atlanta, GA 30327 , United States Call Seller 305.400.0561

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Framed Japanese Ceremonial Kimono Yuzen Dye

$ 6,000
  • Description
    A Japanese festival kimono expertly mounted and displayed in a large acrylic shadow box. This impressive ceremonial garment circa late 19th-early 20th century was made from a thick linen or linen/cotton blend and splendidly decorated with resistant dye technique called Tsutsugaki, which is applied free-hand for bold designs on pieces that strive for visibility and it often heavily uses indigo blue color. The upper back features a larger wisteria mon (Fuji clan) embracing a smaller quarter Moku-ka (gourd), suggesting the robe may have been used in a ceremony involved the two clans. The lower portion showcases a composition of bamboo, plum blossom, pine branches, cranes and turtle, all auspicious symbols in Japanese culture. The style of the rendering was of a nearly abstract quality, emphasizing strokes and forms instead of details. The use of the colors of indigo blue and salmon pink was also rather unusual thus setting this piece apart. The garment was hung on a bamboo rod and mounted on linen and displayed in a museum quality shadow box.
    For reference and examples of Tsutsugaki technique and garments, see Textile of Japan: The Thomas Murray Collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art" (Prestell) page 224-250.
  • More Information
    Origin: Japan
    Period: 1900-1919
    Materials: textile in lucite box
    Condition: Good. Kimono appears in fine condition, some small scratches and wear on the lucite box, one long scratch on the bottom of the shadow box.
    Creation Date: late 19th to early 2oth century
    Styles / Movements: Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
    Patterns: Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical, Handmade
    Incollect Reference #: 422112
  • Dimensions
    W. 60.5 in; H. 60.5 in; D. 3.25 in;
    W. 153.67 cm; H. 153.67 cm; D. 8.26 cm;
Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.

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