This fine silk miyamairi kimono, utilized during ceremonial anointment at a Shinto shrine, showcases classic auspicious motifs of cranes and pine trees yuzen-dyed onto the fabric. Despite being in very good condition, the inner lining has suffered considerable tattering (although unseen from the outside).

This artwork is featured on pages 296-297 of Ceremonial Textiles of Japan, 18th to 20th Centuries. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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