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The fabric was woven in Lyon, France in the 1750s or 60s to make suits for stylish European gentlemen. Instead, it was taken to Japan, probably as a diplomatic gift. The kimono is believed to have been worn by the wife of the Nabeshima daimyō (lord) who ruled the Saga domain. The region had strong connections with Dutch trade.\n\nFor the Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk exhibition, staged at the V&amp;A in 2020, the kimono was mounted on a mannequin to give a sense of how the garment would have appeared when worn. 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