Purchased in 1959
A Majolica Omeshi casual kimono produced in the Tokamachi Niigata Prefecture with Western patterns at first and later with Japanese motifs and metallic threads. The European style elements were inspired by the Majolica porcelain patterns (see also TRC 2021.2146). This type of kimono was only produced between 1959-1963. It was probably bought when Chieko Noda ...
TRC 2021.2145
Kimono
Textile Research Centre
Silk
Hand woven cloth