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Kimono with Stream and Irises motif Kimono with Stream and Irises motif
As the kimono evolved into outer wear, so to did its potential for creative and expressive design. Kimono became elaborate works of art, sometimes with renowned artists commissioned to paint their surface. Glorious embroidery that utilized gold or silver thread embellished the garments.

STREAM AND IRISES
Early 19th Century

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