Long-Sleeved Kimono (Furisode) with Hydrangeas and Cherry Blossoms

early 20th century

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A furisode is a robe with long, fluttering sleeves worn by young, unmarried women. The white satin of this furisode is dyed beige around the hem, collar-line (eri), and lower sections of the sleeves. Delicate cherry blossoms, symbols of spring, and blue hydrangeas, which usually bloom in June, are painted on the beige ground. Similar compositions appear in Meiji period kimono-pattern books, such as the Collection of Shōun’s Patterns (1901).

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白平絹地桜紫陽花模様振袖
Title: Long-Sleeved Kimono (Furisode) with Hydrangeas and Cherry Blossoms
Period: Meiji period (1868–1912)
Date: early 20th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Resist-dyed and painted silk satin
Dimensions: Overall: 65 x 51 in. (165.1 x 129.5 cm)
Classification: Costumes
Credit Line: Purchase, Roy R. and Marie S. Neuberger Foundation Inc. and several members of The Chairman's Council Gifts, 2000 Benefit Fund, and funds from various donors, 2001
Object Number: 2001.428.51
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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