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Doro-Oshima Kimono
Doro-Oshima Kimono
Doro-Oshima Kimono
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Doro-Oshima Kimono

NameRobe
Dateca. 1920s
Place madeAmami, Oshima Island, Japan, East Asia, Asia
MediumSilk, cotton, dye
Dimensions62 3/16 × 26 in. (158 × 66 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.74
Object numberA.2015.73.74
DescriptionSilk outer fabric printed in brown, tan, and white geometric and floral designs. Lined in a white cotton. with the skirt area in a black silk with subtle stripe and bamboo leaf pattern. The sleeves, still showing basting stitches, have a red lining with black silk (nylon) at opening.
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