Title
Kimono
Year/Period
Late 19th century
Region
Japan
Material
Dimension
Gross measurement: 162.5 x 122.5 cm
Accession No.
2017-00563
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr and Mrs Lee Kip Lee
A kimono is a long, loose robe worn with a sash, also known as an obi. The term ‘kimono’ is an abbreviation of the word kirumono which literally means “thing to wear”. A kimonos is cut from a single roll of cloth, and variations in its construction indicate if it is meant for a man or woman. The fabric and decoration on a kimono also often reveal the status of its wearer.
