Kimono
Costumes
Inventory number
2022.7.22.1.CO.ET.C1910.CNDescription
Plain weave crepe silk traditional Chinese medium short kimono, richly embroidered with golden thread rosettes surrounding multicolored caracters and live scenes, with architectural, floral and landscape embroideries in different colour threads on the beige background. Blue silk cord forming scrolled waves on the collar, the side opening and the sides, fastening with small blue celluloid buttons. The cuffs of the large sleeves are trimmed in blue with embroidered caracters and golden thread net ornaments with tiny swastika symbols. Lined inside with beige silk chiffon.In China, the swastika symbolizes eternity. It is also frequently visible in statuary temples, decorations, clothing motifs in all Buddhist countries, the Far East, Southeast Asia and Central Asia.
Materials
SilkGolden thread
Embroidery thread
Silk chiffon
Celluloid