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E184 Antique Kimono Donuki Wood Block Dyed Meiji/Taisho.

At least, that is what I think this kimono is called.  As you see, the sleeves and lower garment and collar strip are black creped silk, and then you get to the middle area, and WOW.  The turquoise and red patterning takes over and doesn't leave time for you to take a breath!  This exterior pattern is done with patterned wood blocks.  The blocks have carved patterns on them, and the silk is laid flat between the blocks.  Then the dye is poured through the blocks, leaving this wonderful pattern behind.  Can you imagine the time it must take to do this?  The little dark spot you see in the lower right picture is what I believe to be a faint bit of black dye.  It is not all that noticeable, and I was so impressed with the overall excellent condition of this garment that I was willing to accept this small anomaly.   The liner is somewhat orangey, as it appears in the photos, but the red on the exterior is red-red, not orange as it appears in the pictures.  The garment has the feather lightness of a Meiji Period piece, but I would guess Taisho Period for the type of work.    MORE KIMONO