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The soft, fine fabric is ideally suited for unlined summer kimono such as this example, which has been dyed a delicate green colour and patterned with flowers including fuyō (hibiscus) and nadeshiko (dianthus), the latter a Japanese symbol of femininity. Prior to the 20th century, the focus of the pattern was always on the back of kimono but this then shifted, as seen here, to the lower front.  The five crests indicate that the garment was designed to be worn for formal occasions. This kimono was part of a complete ensemble acquired by American Bernice Eileen Boo who taught at the Narimasu High School, Grant Heights, Tokyo, Japan, from 1957-1959. 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