Kosode, a Japanese garment with small wrist openings, dating from the Edo Period- 18th century, Tokyo National Museum, Japan.
National Museum Tokyo: Kosode, a Japanese garment with small wrist openings, dating from the Edo Period- 18th century. The kosode is a basic Japanese robe for both men and women. Worn as both an undergarment and overgarment, it is what most people imagine when using the much broader term kimono. The literal meaning of the term kosode is "small sleeve," which refers to the sleeve are T-shaped, have a looser fit than the Kimono and come in varying lengths. Kosodes are worn with a sash ( obi ) , that is considerably smaller than that of the modern Kimono.
Size: 3924px × 3564px
Location: Tokyo National Museum, 13-9 Uenokoen, Taito, Tokyo 110-8712, Japan, Asia
Photo credit: © Mieneke Andeweg-van Rijn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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