Uchikake (Winter robe)
Original Language Title白綸子地霊芝雲花卉模様打掛
CultureJapanese
Datelate 18th-early 19th century
MediumSilk satin with stencil dyeing, embroidery, and brush drawing
DimensionsOverall: 67 × 49 inches (170.18 × 124.46 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dan Casement
Object number44-30/15
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DescriptionFigured satin ground with stencil dyeing, brush drawing in black ink, silk and metallic thread embroidery. Designs of auspicious plants and animals.Gallery LabelThis uchikake was a winter robe for high-ranking warrior-class women in Japan, who were required to follow dress codes set by the military government. Worn over other layers of robes like a coat, it displayed the wearer's high social status at a formal gathering on a cold day.
The robe's surface design communicates a wish for the well-being of the wearer. The motifs on this robe represent a dynamic array of decorative techniques, each one requiring the talents of multiple artists.
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