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Robe
18th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Priest's robe of deep apricot-colored satin brocaded in brilliant flower design in blues, greens, yellow, purple, white, and gilded paper. The technique is known as "kara ori," a brocading with threads floated on the surface. Made in squares and pieces to simulate patches for a Buddhist priest's robe.
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Details
- Title: Robe
- Date Created: 18th century
- Location Created: Japan
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Medium: silk, metallic thread Technique: woven
- Credit line: Gift of Elizabeth Gordon
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