Karaori Garment (Noh Costume) with Peony and Wood Fence Design

Karaori had been woven without gold threads until the early 17th century. Since many gold threads were traded from China, or were began to product in Japan around the middle of the 17th century, karaori woven with gold weft threads was fashioned in the Noh theatres belonging the high-class people, such as Japanese feudal loads, court nobles, and wealthy merchants. The technique of weaving patterns with gold weft threads was highly developed during Ming dynasty and innovated into Japan in the early 17th century.
This karaori is designed woven wood fence pattern with gold threads on its ground, and peony branches with silk floating weft threads. Such gorgeous fabrics are used for young and noble women’s roles on the Noh theatre.