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Kimono with Pine, Bamboo, Plum, Fan, and kanji motif Kimono with Pine, Bamboo, Plum, Fan, and kanji motif
Today's Japanese department stores have kimono salons where high priced outfits may be obtained. There are national craft societies that exhibit the works of contemporary textile artists, but by and large, elaborate, embroidered, and painted kimono are thought of as formal apparel to be worn during weddings, graduation ceremonies, and other special occasions.

PINE, BAMBOO, PLUM, FANS & KANJI
Middle 18th Century

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