Arimatsu yoroidan, summer kimono and accessories
(Arimatsu yoroidan, yukata)
2024
Medium
cotton (hemp/linen) (Arimatsu shibori tie-dye), washi paper, ramie, silk, metal (fastenings), polyester, cotton, cupro, bamboo, wood, leather, linen
Measurements
156 × 87 × 45 cm (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 2025
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Y. & Sons produce tailor-made kimono for a new generation of style-conscious young men. Employing skilled artisans and high-quality materials, the label provides a traditional Japanese experience for modern Japanese city-dwellers. Arimatsu is a town on the outskirts of Nagoya that is celebrated for its mastery of shibori tie-dye techniques. This subtly decorated yukata (summer kimono) with horizontal lines created using the yoroidan tie-dye technique is accompanied by an obi sash woven from the soft washi paper of a historical shop ledger; a ramie (hemp) outer haori coat; bamboo-veneered geta sandals; and a charcoal-dyed linen furoshiki wrapping cloth.