Women’s kimono decorated with geometric patterns, anonymous, c. 1920 - c. 1940

Women’s kimono decorated with geometric patterns, anonymous, c. 1920 - c. 1940

rayon, h c.148cm × w c.119cm More details

In the early 20th century new fabrics were introduced. Semi-synthetic rayon was used in Japan for informal, contemporary clothing. Motifs and colours were also progressive, reflecting the global modernist movement of the 1920s.