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[Peach koshimaki (underskirt) with red leaf design]

[Peach koshimaki (underskirt) with red leaf design]
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underskirt
L: 34 in, W: 46 in
rayon

Tazawa, Haruno, 1920-1939

(2004.1.203)

Gift of Barbara Kawakami

Description

1 underskirt : rayon ; 34 x 46 in., ties 26.5 x 0.5 in.

Peach koshimaki (wrap-around underskirt) made from one piece of fabric with matching ties; 4.5 in. hem. All the stitching has come loose from the hem.

History
Koshimaki is a wrap-around skirt worn under kimono. This koshimaki was worn under a casual kimono.

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