Karaori Noh Costume with Butterflies and Autumn Flowers

MEIJI PERIOD (19TH-20TH CENTURY)

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Karaori Noh Costume with Butterflies and Autumn Flowers
Meiji period (19th-20th century)
Silk brocade woven with silver and polychrome silk thread
64¼in. (162.7cm.) long

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The karaori is a stiff kosode-style robe worn for women's roles, decorated with 'feminine' patterns such as flowers, shells, fans, baskets and fences.

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