Katabira (Summer Robe)
Original Language Title帷子
CultureJapanese
Date1750-1799
MediumWhite bast fiber (asa) with brushed ink, stenciled motifs, gold and silk embroidery
DimensionsOverall: 59 1/2 × 46 1/2 inches (151.13 × 118.11 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number31-100/76
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DescriptionDesign of landscape with pine, bamboo, plum, and cranesGallery LabelThis katabira was a high-end, fashionable summer garment. It is a single-layer robe made of asa—light, breathable plant fiber—suitable for Japan’s hot, humid summers and worn by women of high status.
The robe features a painted landscape of a gentle flowing stream and cranes. The fine brushstrokes, light grey ink, and lightweight fabric work together to evoke the feeling of a refreshing breeze.
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late 17th-early 18th century
31-100/73
