Robe, Medium: silk, metallic thread Technique: woven, 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., Japan, 18th century, costume & accessories, Robe

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