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Naga-juban, Japan
The large maple leaves and chrysanthemum blossoms on this brightly-colored
naga-juban (a full length under-kimono) are typical decorations for
clothes worn in the fall months. It was patterned in four different resist
techniques: stitch-resist technique, tub-resist technique, large clamp-resist
technique and binding-resist technique. All of these surface design methods
were used in combination to create the many colors and textures seen in
the leaves and flowers of this naga-juban. Embroidery with metallic-wrapped
thread adds further embellishment. The original neckbands were embroidered
with purple and white silk thread, in the asa-no-ha (hemp leaf)
pattern. A woman would have worn many layers of robes, and many times
only the collars were visible.
Each month we will highlight a different textile from the Museum's collection. |
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