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Textile Bolt with Fine Komon Sharkskin Pattern, for Kamishimo (Samurai Man’s Formal Two-Piece Outfit)
- Museum No.
- IK816
| Title | Textile Bolt with Fine Komon Sharkskin Pattern, for Kamishimo (Samurai Man’s Formal Two-Piece Outfit) |
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| Category | Textiles(I) |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Edo |
| Century | 19th |
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| Materials | Ramie with fine-patterned (komon) stencil dyeing |
| Dimensions | Length 809cm Width 42.2cm |
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This un-tailored cloth is for a kamishimo--a vest with extended shoulders (kataginu) and a split skirt (hakama), worn over a kimono. It served as a sort of business suit for men of the warrior class. Kamishimo were usually stencil-dyed with tiny, repeating komon patterns, often with family crests. Some clans had a designated “brand” pattern.
Japan-Edo