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Kesa

A work made of wool, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave; embroidered with silk, in satin and paper-padded satin stiches; laidwork and couching; lined with silk, 4:1 satin damask.
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  • A work made of wool, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave; embroidered with silk, in satin and paper-padded satin stiches; laidwork and couching; lined with silk, 4:1 satin damask.

Date:

Meiji period (1868–1912), 1870/1900

Artist:

Japan

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Kesa

Place

Japan (Object made in)

Date

Made 1870–1900

Medium

Wool, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave; embroidered with silk, in satin and paper-padded satin stiches; laidwork and couching; lined with silk, 4:1 satin damask

Dimensions

80.1 × 63.2 cm (31 1/2 × 24 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph E. Hays in memory of Mary Van Artsdalen Hays

Reference Number

2004.1052

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