Vest, Medium: silk, indigo Technique: stencil-applied rice resist, indigo dyed (katazome) on plain weave, Woven silk vest with stencil-applied resist pattern of lanterns and flowering vines in indigo. Ground covered in delicate white lines, suggesting wood vein or mokume. Collar with brown, cream and navy plaid. Blue and green panels at sides. Lined with bright pink silk (much pieced); interlined. Basting stitches suggest repair or remaking., Japan, late 18th century, costume & accessories, Vest

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