Worcester Wedding Kimono
Date2019
Mediumbarrel tie-dyeing (okedashi shibori), paste-resist dyeing (yūzen),
colored flour paste-resist dyeing (iro utsushi itchin yūzen), threadline
paste-resist dyeing (itome-yūzen), “snowstorm” wax-resist dyeing
(fubuki rōketsuzome), gold leaf, and embroidery on woven silk
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineStoddard Acquisition Fund
Object number2021.1
Label TextCommissioned from the esteemed house of Chiso by the
Worcester Art Museum, this wedding kimono, or uchikake,
features an octagonal pattern of maple leaves—iconic symbols
of autumn in both Japan and New England. Inspired by the
distinctive “Seven Hills” of Worcester that define the city’s
topography, Chiso chose to incorporate seven advanced
techniques in the production of the Worcester Wedding Kimono.
This one-of-a-kind creation is the first kimono ever made for an
art museum and represents a significant partnership between
Chiso and WAM.Provenance2021, commissioned by the Worcester Art Museum from Chiso Co., Ltd., Kyoto, Japan.On View
Not on view
