Red Silk Kimono
by Theresa Tahara
Title
Red Silk Kimono
Artist
Theresa Tahara
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Authentic kimono material which may show natural imperfections on large objects. Makes a great cloth face mask.
The first ancestor of the kimono was born in the Heian period (794-1192). Straight cuts of fabric were sewn together to create a garment that fit every sort of body shape. It was easy to wear and infinitely adaptable. By the Edo period (1603-1868) it had evolved into a unisex outer garment called kosode. Literally meaning “small sleeves,” the kosode was characterized by smaller armholes. It was only from the Meiji period (1868-1912) onwards that the garment was called kimono. This last transformation, from the Edo era to modern Japan, is fascinating.
The Yellow Chrysanthemum, popularity wise and Japanese Apricot traditionally are said to be the official flowers of Japan. While the Cherry Blossom (Sakura) serves as unofficial national flower of Japan because of the popularity it has in Japanese culture.
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April 26th, 2020
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