Katabira Kimono, These motifs seem to allude to specific classical literature associated with court culture.

Katabira Kimono, Lobsters and sacred Shinto ropes (shimenawa) decorated with ferns are auspicious symbols of the New Year. This katabira was executed some techniques such as Surihitta-dye (stencil imitation tie-dying) and embroidery to depict patterns of flowers, a cottage, and a rooster family, which can be seen on the lower part of the kimono. This type of design is called Antique Meiji Katabira Summer Furisode Silk Sheer Kimono Thin No Lining Yuzen Florals Pattern Kimono Robe Sashiko Stitch Handmade Other Title Katabira (light summer kimono) with design of swallows, wisteria and cherry blossoms on grey plain weave ramie ('asa') Place where the work was made Japan Period Edo (Tokugawa) period 1615 - 1868 → Japan Date 1750-1850 Media category Textile Materials used plain weave ramie ('asa'), paste-resist dyeing ('yūzen'), stencilled imitation tie-dyeing ('kata kanoko') and silk and This kimono is made of fine ramie, a bast fiber similar to flax (linen) or hemp, worn in the hot summer. It is decorated with scenes of Uji, a town southeast of Kyoto. The kimono is much more than a garment; it is a symbol of traditional Japanese culture. In the hottest days of summer, katabira (light, unlined kimono woven from hemp) were worn. Worn on formal occasions such as weddings and Coming-of-Age Day (a national holiday in January), they typically come in gorgeous colors and decorative patterns. In the Edo period (1615–1868) it was common to wear cool-looking wintery motifs in summer. These motifs seem to allude to specific classical literature associated with court culture. The kimono of contemporary Japan originated with the short-sleeved kosode and the long-sleeved furisode robe, in the Edo period (early 17th century to mid-late 19th century). uaacl, il39, kppwd, 9lqo, sory2, vu8, q3t, zkjs, l1ok2, tjuos,