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Flat view of a red silk Japanese robe with cream flower motifs over swirling wave pattern, dark red lining at hem.

Woman's Aigi (Inner Robe), Edo Period Silk Kimono

A red silk robe displayed flat, its surface covered with pale cream flower blossoms set among swirling wave-like curls. The garment's wide sleeves and long hem are visible, and a darker red lining shows at the bottom edge.

Artist
Unknown
Date
Edo period (1789–1868), late 1700s
Medium
Silk, satin damask weave; tye dyed; lining: silk, plain weave
Source
Art Institute of Chicago
Size
1686 × 2160 px
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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1868).
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Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Oriental Department Sundry Trust

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