• Japanese wisteria fabric work kimono with color contrast construction
  • Meiji period wisteria work kimono reverse showing fuji-iro fabric and construction
  • Close-up of wisteria fuji-iro fabric texture on late 19th century work kimono
  • Dark blue arm replacement on wisteria work kimono showing contrast design
  • Detail of hand-stitched seams on Meiji period Japanese wisteria fabric kimono
  • Collar reinforcement stitching detail on late 19th century Japanese work kimono
  • Sleeve cuff detail on Meiji period Japanese wisteria fabric work kimono
  • Moth damage area on late 19th century Japanese wisteria work kimono
  • Overall spread of Meiji period Japanese wisteria fabric work kimono
  • Alternate angle of late 19th century Japanese wisteria and dark blue kimono
  • Full length view of Meiji period Japanese wisteria fabric work kimono
  • Close-up of fabric texture contrast between fuji-iro and blue cotton kimono
  • Detail of construction joining fuji-iro and dark blue cotton on work kimono
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Work Kimono

Work Kimono

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A practical work kimono composed of wisteria fabric (fuji-iro) for the entire body. The composition relies purely on color contrast: a light body paired with dark blue arms chosen for durability and ease of replacement. The cloth presents an even, piece-dyed tone with a dry hand typical of handwoven cotton; seams and hems are neatly hand-stitched. Reinforced with additional stitching near the neck. Some moth damage to the wisteria.

c. Late 19th century, (Meiji Period) Japan
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Work Kimono