Costume and Textiles 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. Made in Japan, AsiaEdo Period (1615-1868), Second half of 18th - first half of 19th century Artist/maker unknown, Japanese Figured silk satin weave (rinzu) embroidered with silk satin stitch and couched metallic thread Currently not on view 1978-45-4 Gift of the Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1978 |
