Inspirational Piece: Kimono
2001
from Collection and Inspiration 2001
Medium
silk, cotton thread, polyester, Velcro
Measurements
41.0 × 34.0 cm (folded)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2001
© Courtesy of the artist
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Accession Number
2001.827.3
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
Inspirational Piece: Kimono, (c. 1960s). Screen-printed silk kimono with 'Jurban' (underlay petticoat). The printed design comprises a red background with large circular motifs in pale pink and white featuring cranes, pine trees and flowers. The garment is folded to form a square parcel and hand sewn in place with large loose running stitches in red cotton along the outside edge. The front surface is folded so that the open neckline of the kimono is displayed, showing a reinforced white ribbon band running down the central length. Two pleats sit either side of the neckband and screen-printed details are visible. The reverse side shows a detail of the kimono's machine stitched seam, visible through a hand stitched opening.