One of Four Panels of Textile Fragments: Kinran and Karaori / Artist Unknown, Japan

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Accession Number
1972/2.44.1
Title
One of Four Panels of Textile Fragments: Kinran and Karaori
Artist Nationality
Japanese
Object Creation Date
17th century
Object Creation Place
Asia (continent)
Japan (nation)
Creation Place 1
Asia (continent)
Creation Place 2
Japan (nation)
Dimensions
47 cm x 61.3 cm (18 1/2 in. x 24 1/8 in.)
Primary Object Classification
Textile
Primary Object Type
brocade
Physical Description
This brocade makes use of gold thread, creating a composite that shimmers. the warm, muted tones of the gold are matched in color selections of light blue, dark blue, yellow, mauve, silvery white, and muted green threads. Two textile fragments have been sewn into a gold background. On the left is a rectangular segment of a blue and green dragon among clouds. The right segment is a floral decoration of a variety of plants and colors, interspersed with horizontal lines.
Subject Matter
The textile to the left, is possibly part of an obi (sash for kimono) and decorated with kinran, one of many techniques for incorporating precious metals like gold into fabric.
The fabric to the right was once part of a garment worn by an actor playing a female role in traditional Noh drama. With its cool color scheme and autumnal plants (pine, bush clover, and pinks), it evokes a melancholy mood. The weaving technique seen here is known as karaori, meaning “Chinese weave,” as it was originally developed in China.
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weft patterning
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1972/2.44.1
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"One of Four Panels of Textile Fragments: Kinran and Karaori; Artist Unknown, Japan." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-1972-sl-2.44.1/1972_2.44.1.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed March 30, 2024.
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