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Ensemble
Ensemble of magenta silk chiffon. (A) Tunic style top of printed chiffon with bodice in lotus flower motif. Low crossover, V-shaped front with closure of two covered snaps. Long flowing, bell-shaped sleeves and flared skirt. Skirt and sleeve hems have monofilament inserted to give body and shape. Bodice lined in light blue rayon chiffon. Designer's label at center back neckline: "(Japanese characters) / Hanea Mori " Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" Content/care label at center back neckline. Size "14" tag attached to base of designer label. (B) Pants of magenta silk chiffon. Wide legs of three layers of chiffon. Center back opening of five covered snaps with hook & bar and additional covered snap on 1" waistband. Size "14" tag at center back. (C) Scarf of self lotus flower motif chiffon.
Ensemble
Ensemble of brown and white herringbone polyester. A) Box jacket is hip length. Long sleeves gathered at 1"cuff. Pointed turn down collar. Patch pockets at sides. Center front closure of seven self-covered buttons with barred buttonholes. Unlined. Designer's label at back neckline: "Hanae Mori / Tokyo New York" Fiber content/care/size label to right of designer label. Japanese content/care tag at right side seam with fabric swatch and extra button. B) Sundress of same gathered to narrow yoke with 1" straps. Straps and yoke overlaid with white crochet. Center back closure of two hook & eyes on back narrow yoke. Lined in white rayon. Size "8" tag at center back. C) Tie-belt of same for sundress. Three inches wide with 1" bands at each end.
Ensemble - Japanese Traditional Ensemble
Complete "Geisha" traditional Japanese women's ensemble, of the Kyoto style. The complete ensemble includes various under garments and accessories not seen in images, as well as primary components: Kimono - Salmon colored polyester outer garment with woven geometric design ground decorated with cherry blossoms, mums, and other flowers. Applique of flowers across back of neck/right shoulders. Hand sewn, this is a "Spring" kimono.; Obi of white, silver, and orange brocade; Sash of pink and white shibori; Obi Jimi braided orange cord belt to tie around obi; Tabi socks; Geta sandals (not in images); Fan, and traditional wig, embellished with artificial flowers.
Evening dress
Evening dress/ballgown of black with white polka dots taffeta. Full length, slightly flared skirt with spaghetti strap shoulders. Bodice of six layers of black and matching polka dot pleated ruffles. Under structure of black taffeta is straight with 16" added gathered ruffle at hemline to give fullness to dress. Designer's label at left side seam: "(Japanese characters) / Hanae Mori" Size "8" tag attached to base of designer label. Retailer's label at left side seam: "Neiman-Marcus"
Evening Dress
Evening dress of violet silk chiffon with a printed motif of wisteria flowers and butterflies, with beaded butterflies on the right sleeve and left side.
Evening dress
Evening dress in shades of cobalt blue silk chiffon with leopards in profile and leopard spot print throughout. Entire dress is accented with bugle beads of blue iridescent and metallic gold. Straight, unstructured silhouette with round neckline and long unlined sleeves. Center back zipper closure with hook & eye at neckline. Lined in rayon from shoulders to hem; 15" slit at left side. Designer's label inside skirt: "[6 Japanese characters] / Hanae Mori" Retailer's label inside skirt: "Neiman-Marcus" Size label attached to Designer's label: "12" Fabric/care label inside back at upper neckline: "Out Cloth 100% Silk / Lining 100% Rayon / Size / Made In Japan / Dry Cleaning Only"
Evening dress
Dress of pleated polyester chiffon printed in a pink, magenta, and grey chrysanthemum flower motif on a background of various shades of green leaves. Thin straps of braided green silk; neckline piped in green silk matching shoulder straps. Dress constructed of two tiers with lower tier attached to under dress of tan rayon. Center back zipper with hook & eye on tan rayon lining with three self-covered snaps on chiffon outer layer. Designer's label to left of zipper: "(Japanese characters) / Hanae Mori" Retailer's label above designer label: "Neiman-Marcus" Content/care above retailer label.
Evening Gown
Evening gown. Strapless, full-length gown with pattern of horizontal chevrons in orange and white, and with Lurex chevrons in metallic iridescent blues, greens, and orange. Upper edge of dress with band of same fabric at 90 degree angle, and with flat bow of self at center front. Zipper at back, off-center to left side. Bodice with inner corset band with snaps and hooks-and-eyes. Dress lined in cream damask with woven logo “Mori Hanae” repeated over entire surface. With accompanying rectangular orange silk shawl/scarf/wrap. Designer's label: "Hanae Mori" with Japanese characters.
[Fence]
Photograph of a fence at the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. In the foreground, a concrete fence sits perpendicular to a bamboo and straw fence. The fences border a gravel road. Trees are visible in the background behind the fences.
Figured vest
Men’s vest of silk/acetate blend with eight-pointed star, round laurel leaf, and rope filigree motif. Five button closure with black cotton trim. Welt pockets with zipper closures. Back is black silk quilted with red/brown topstitching, vent at center back, bottom hem with two snap closures. Sleeveless with generous armscyes. Bottom hem ribbed cotton knit of varying patterns. Label at center back neckline: “Matsuda / Nicole Toyko Japan / Made in Japan Fabrique au Japon” Fabric content label.
[Finishing touches]
Photograph of a pottery workshop in Shigaraki, Japan. In the foreground, a craftsman puts the finishing touches on a large vessel. The workshop is visible behind the man.
[Garden hillside]
Photograph of a hill in the Chinzan-so Garden in Tokyo, Japan. The hillside is visible in the foreground. A building is visible behind the hill. The building is covered in vines.
[Garden marker]
Photograph of the Chinzan-so Garden in Tokyo, Japan. A concrete marker is visible in the foreground surrounded by greenery.
[Garden path]
Photograph of the Kiyomizu Pottery Community in Kyoto, Japan. A garden path is visible in the foreground. The pathway is lined by bamboo on the right side and a building on the left side.
[Garden rock]
Detail photograph of a rock garden in the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. A large rock is visible in the center foreground. Another rock is visible in the background in front of the rock border.
[Garden structure]
Photograph of a wooden structure in the Chinzan-so Garden of Tokyo, Japan. The wooden structure is visible in the foreground. Greenery is visible in the background.
Geta sandals
Pair of Geta. The sandals are straight last, with thick white plastic soles, having horizontal bands of orange in two shades. Orange and white straps to fit between toe and back to sides of foot. One with paper label on reverse. Came with original plastic bag with printing and snap closure.
Geta shoes
Shoes of unpainted wood; geta-style with leather thongs.
Geta shoes and tabi socks
A, B) Japanese wooden geta style shoes with dark brown velvet straps. C, D) Tabi socks of white cotton.
[Gymnasium structure]
Photograph of the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The structural architecture of the gymnasium is visible in the foreground. The gymnasium was designed by Kenzo Tange.
Hat
Hat of natural straw. The conical hat has a rounded top, and a "waist" part way down where the curve of the hat changes. The entire hat is overlaid with bands of colored raffia (blue; white; yellow; orange; dark blue; purple; and green) extending from the top of the crown to the brim. From the top of the hat extends a tassel/streamers of the same strands of raffia. Unlined, with white inner hatband, and a white string attached to help secure hat to wearer's head. Label attached to back of crown: "Made in Japan" Written on inner headband in blue marker: "77 [illeg]"
[Hearse]
Photograph of a hearse in Hiroshima, Japan. The hearse is visible in the foreground driving across a bridge. The city of Hiroshima is visible in the background.
[Heian Shrine]
Photograph of the Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. The shrine is visible in the left foreground. A person walks by the shrine. Another building and trees are visible in the background.
[Heian Shrine]
Photograph of the Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. Two bushes are visible in the bottom foreground. The shrine is visible behind the bushes.
[Heian Shrine]
Photograph of the Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. The front of a building is visible in the foreground. A covered stairway is partially visible in the right foreground. The building has a black tile roof.
[Heian Shrine Garden]
Photograph of the Heian Shrine Garden in Kyoto, Japan. The roof of an open building is visible in the foreground. The roof arches as well as the wooden beams underneath. Tree branches intersect the frame in the foreground.
[Heian Shrine Garden]
Photograph of the Heian Shrine Garden in Kyoto, Japan. In the foreground, a wooden pavilion extends over the water. People sit on the benches of the pavilion. Trees on the shore are visible in the background.
[Heian Shrine Garden]
Photograph of the Heian Shine Garden in Kyoto, Japan. Numerous workers are visible in the foreground. Some workers gather leaves while others trim trees on ladders. Trees are visible in the background.
[Honno-ji Temple]
Photograph of the Honno-ji Temple compound in Kyoto, Japan. A wall is visible in the foreground with a large entrance in the center. The roof over the entrance is decorated with a large purple banner. Trees and roofs are visible behind the wall.
[Hotel View]
Photograph of the Mitakaya Hotel in Kanazawa, Japan. A doorway is visible in the foreground. The doorway leads onto a narrow hallway with windows for walls. The windows look out onto a small garden.
[House]
Photograph of a house in the city of Kyoto, Japan. The exterior wall of the house is visible in the foreground. The wall is made of wood and stone with a tile roof. A entrance is visible in the center of the wall.
[House detail]
Photograph of a house in Kyoto, Japan. The house exterior is visible in the foreground. It is constructed of wooden slats and white walls.
[House under construction]
Photograph of a house under construction in Shigaraki, Japan. A portion of the house frame is visible in the foreground. There is a pile of wooden beams on the floor of the house. Other buildings are visible through the house frame and to the left of the image in the background.
Imperial Hotel
The facade of the hotel faces a pool of water.
Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan
The facade is in a horizontal orientation and broken with vertical windows and chimneys.
[Imperial Palace]
Photograph of the Imerial Palace grounds in Tokyo, Japan. An enclosed body of water is visible in the foreground. The water is surrounded by rock walls and trees. Other buildings are visible in the background.
[International Conference Hall]
Photograph of an International Conference Hall in Kyoto, Japan. In the foreground, numerous people sit in rows at long tables. Each person wears a name tag.
Jacket
Box jacket of black wool with cutaway hem. Notched collar. Single-breasted with 5 button closure and tailored buttonholes. Welt pockets at left breast and at hips. Long, set-in sleeves with 3 smaller, non-functioning buttons at hem. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Yohji Yamamoto" Also has fiber content, size and cleaning instructions on designer's label. Content/care label attached to inside hem of right pocket.
Jacket
Box jacket of navy blue wool with cutaway hem. Notched collar. Single-breasted with 5 button closure and tailored buttonholes. Welt pockets at left breast and at hips. Long, set-in sleeves with 3 smaller, non-functioning buttons at hem. Sleeves and back panel lined in black acetate. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Yohji Yamamoto" Also has fiber content, size and cleaning instructions on designer's label. Content/care label attached to inside hem of right pocket.
Jacket
Man's jacket in Japanese ghee style. Black basket weave double-faced fabric of heavy, 100% cotton. Exterior with red and white accent stripes on shoulders running down the 3/4 length sleeves, and horizontally around lower part of coat. On collar, running down front are white Kanji characters. Center front opening with no fasteners. On back is single large Kanji character in white on red circle with white border. Design on inside is printed into fabric, of ladder, fire with smoke, and water running down. Discharge printed, drawing color out, then printed over with red. Warp and weft are two distinct fibers, one allows dye to come out, other does not. Retailer's label inside: "Kimono Shop / Honolulu / Made in Japan" Content/size label inside: "100% Cotton / Made in Japan / Small"
Jacket
Jacket of black cotton/polyester blend twill in box style. Satin revers with large black plastic button and tailored buttonhole at base of collar; long set-in sleeves with inner knit cuffs and closure of two circular black plastic buttons with tailored buttonholes on placket of exterior hem. Two double welt satin pockets on left side and one double welt satin pocket on right side. Lined in black polyester with large "Y-3" stamped across back shoulders. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Y-3 Yohji Yamamoto Adidas"
[Japanese house]
Photograph of a house in the city of Kyoto, Japan. In the foreground, the outer wall of a house is visible on the corner of a street. The wall has a wooden window and a tile roof. The street that runs perpendicular is visible in the background.
[Kanazawa Castle]
Photograph of the Kanazawa Castle in Kanazawa, Japan. A wooden lantern and trees are visible in the foreground. More greenery leads to the castle in the background.
Kasuri panel
Japanese Kasuri (woven panel). Combination of warp and weft cotton double dyed kasuri (ikat) create bold geometric pattern - fish created solely by weft kasuri. This type of combined ikats is known as 'e-gasuri' - delicately drawn fish motif alternating with bold geometric blocks. Indigo dyed Kasuri panels were woven in narrow strips of approximately 13 " W because of the size of the loom. They were then sewn into kimono, futonji (futon covers), zabuton (sitting cushions), furoshiki (traditional Japanese wrapping cloth), and noren (room dividers).
Kasuri panel
Japanese Kasuri (woven panel). Combination of warp and weft cotton double dyed kasuri (ikat) create bold geometric pattern - fish created solely by weft kasuri. This type of combined ikats is known as 'e-gasuri' - delicately drawn crane motif alternating with bold geometric blocks indigo dyed Kasuri panels were woven in narrow strips of approximately 13 " W because of the size of the loom. They were then sewn into kimono, futonji (futon covers), zabuton (sitting cushions), furoshiki (traditional Japanese wrapping cloth), and noren (room dividers).
[Kenrokuen Garden]
Photograph of a bridge in the Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa, Japan. The bridge sits next to a bush in the foreground. The bridge crosses over a small river or stream. A man is visible on the other side of the bridge.
[Kenzo Tange building]
Photograph of the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The side of the gymnasium is visible in the foreground. The building was designed by Kenzo Tange.
[Kiln opening]
Photograph of a kiln in Shigaraki, Japan. The opening to a kiln is visible in the foreground. The opening is an archway made of bricks.
Kimono
Kimono and obi. a) Kimono of purple wool; ikat weave with white lines. Short sleeves; casual style. b) Obi of gold cotton duck with seven thin white stripes running horizontally along one edge.
Kimono
Kimono of pale pink silk with sparse embroidery of green vines and pink flowers
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