An overall interest in all things Eastern influenced textile designs and clothing styles of the eighteenth century. The banyan, a popular men's leisure garment, was inspired by East Indian styles of clothing. Although worn only at home, many banyans were nevertheless made from luxurious patterned silks.
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Title:Banyan and waistcoat
Date:ca. 1730
Culture:French
Medium:silk
Credit Line:Gift of Chester Dale, 1953
Accession Number:C.I.53.74.7a, b
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Fashion and History: A Dialogue," December 7, 1992–March 21, 1993.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Curios and Treasures," August 15, 2000–April 29, 2001.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Kimono Style: The John C. Weber Collection," June 4, 2022–February 20, 2023.
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