Art Institute of Chicago

Kesa

Japan

Date

Early 19th century, Late Edo period (1789–1868)

Medium

Silk and gilt-paper strip; satin weave with secondary binding warps and supplementary patterning wefts; silk cords

Culture

Japan

Department

Textiles

Institution

Art Institute of Chicago

The principal pattern element in this garment is the maple leaf, shown in clusters of three. Along with the cherry blossom, the maple leaf is the most popular seasonal symbol in Japan. Symbols of fall, the leaves here shimmer with autumnal colors.

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