Noh Robe (Uwagi)
Chrysanthemums have many meanings and associations in Japan, including long life and prosperity. This robe is punctuated by full-faced chrysanthemums embroidered and accented with glistening gold threads, which are stylized to appear almost crestlike. The fabric of the robe is enlivened with a monochromatic key-fret pattern produced by a compound satin weave. This lustrous, soft, figured satin suited the relaxed silhouette of fashionable kosode (small-sleeved kimonos) during the Edo period, and was used occasionally for Noh costumes.
Artist/maker unknown, Japanese
Geography:
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Edo Period (1615-1868)Date:
Second half of 18th - first half of 19th centuryMedium:
Figured silk satin weave (rinzu) embroidered with silk satin stitch and couched metallic threadDimensions:
Center Back Length: 57 1/4 inches (145.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
1978-45-4Credit Line:
Gift of the Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1978
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Edo Period (1615-1868)Date:
Second half of 18th - first half of 19th centuryMedium:
Figured silk satin weave (rinzu) embroidered with silk satin stitch and couched metallic threadDimensions:
Center Back Length: 57 1/4 inches (145.4 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1978-45-4Credit Line:
Gift of the Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1978