Visiting kimono, anonymous, 1920 - 1940

Visiting kimono, anonymous, 1920 - 1940

painting, h 147cm × w 126cm More details

The ornamentation of a kimono is a reflection of its degree of formality. The most official kind was black with five family crests on the shoulders and the back. This exuberantly coloured variant with a single crest below the collar was probably worn at festive occasions.