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Girl’s kimono with wisteria and trellis

early 20th century

Not on view

The design of this young girl’s kimono, decorated with wisteria flowers and abstractly rendered trellis on a lavender ground, sparked the admiration of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959). An avid collector of Japanese art, especially prints, the American architect purchased this piece during his time in Japan, maybe in 1905. The pattern’s modernity and freshness also anticipates Taishō period (1912–26) kimono design.

Girl’s kimono with wisteria and trellis, Crepe silk (kabe chirimen) with stencil paste-resist dyeing, Japan — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Girl’s kimono with wisteria and trellis, Crepe silk (kabe chirimen) with stencil paste-resist dyeing, Japan

Girl’s kimono with wisteria and trellis, Crepe silk (kabe chirimen) with stencil paste-resist dyeing, Japan

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Title: Girl’s kimono with wisteria and trellis

Period: Meiji period (1868–1912)

Date: early 20th century

Culture: Japan

Medium: Crepe silk (kabe chirimen) with stencil paste-resist dyeing

Dimensions: 38 × 34 1/4 in. (96.5 × 87 cm)

Classification: Costumes

Credit Line: Promised Gift of John C. Weber

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