Minneapolis Institute of Art

Noh costume (maiginu)

Japan

Date

19th century

Medium

Silk brocade on gauze-weave ground

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

The maiginu , literally dancing silk, is an outer robe for women's roles. It resembles chōken , but it is longer, its side panels are sewn together, and it overlaps in front. It is worn belted at the waist to create blouson effect. This spectacular example is decorated with colorful phoenixes and clusters of paulownia leaves and blossoms. This auspicious combination originated in China, the former signifying a benevolent ruler and a well-ordered realm, the later serving as the bird's nesting place. Japan, Asia

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