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

Collections

Asia

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.