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Women's kimono (Kosode) with palace drapery, mandarin orange branches and abstract wavy pattern, Unknown, Japan, late Edo period (1615-1868)-early Meiji period (1868-1912), early 19th century, Costumes, Figural silk satin (rinzu), tie-dyed (kanoko shibori).

Kosode

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The kosode was a type of traditional Japanese clothing worn in the past. It was a garment worn underneath kimonos and was characterized by long sleeves and a high, narrow collar.

In general, the kosode was made of silk and was worn mainly by women, although it was also worn by men on certain occasions.

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