Worcester Wedding Kimono

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Description

Commissioned from the esteemed house of Chiso by the Worcester Art Museum, this wedding kimono, or uchikake, features an octagonal pattern of maple leaves—iconic symbols of autumn in both Japan and New England. Inspired by the distinctive “Seven Hills” of Worcester that define the city’s topography, Chiso chose to incorporate seven advanced techniques in the production of the Worcester Wedding Kimono. This one-of-a-kind creation is the first kimono ever made for an art museum and represents a significant partnership between Chiso and WAM.

Object Information

Date Created:

2019

Local ID:

2021.1

Provenance:

Created for the Worcester Art Museum

Place of Creation/Discovery:

Chiso in Kyoto, Japan

Credit Line:

Stoddard Acquisition Fund

Count:

1

Citation:

Chiso, "Worcester Wedding Kimono," 2019, barrel tie-dyeing (okedashi shibori), paste-resist dyeing (yūzen), colored flour paste-resist dyeing (iro utsushi itchin yūzen), threadline paste-resist dyeing (itome-yūzen), “snowstorm” wax-resist dyeing (fubuki rōketsuzome), gold leaf, and embroidery on woven silk, Stoddard Acquisition Fund, 2021.1

Creator(s):

Chiso

Materials:

barrel tie-dyeing (okedashi shibori), paste-resist dyeing (yūzen), colored flour paste-resist dyeing (iro utsushi itchin yūzen), threadline paste-resist dyeing (itome-yūzen), “snowstorm” wax-resist dyeing (fubuki rōketsuzome), gold leaf, and embroidery on woven silk

Cultural Attribution:

Japanese

Classification:

Costumes and Accessories

Rights:

Worcester Art Museum