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Japanese
Paper robe (Kamiko 紙衣) (late 18th century-early 19th century)
silk, paper
134.4 cm (centre back) 116.3 cm (cuff to cuff)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria, 1994
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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About this work
Kamiko is the general term for paper clothing, and derives from the words kami (paper) and koromo (garments worn by monks and priests). Such padded garments were also worn by chajin (tea masters) and called chabaori. Kamiko reflect the wabi-sabi aesthetic, being primarily composed of paper, a humble material that displays markings with age. The paper is made from mulberry-tree fibre saturated with vegetable tannin to make it durable and wrinkled to give it softness.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Accession Number
AS2-1994
Department
Asian Art
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