Gold and White snowflake rings are repeated on a red ground in the seigaiha (wave crest) pattern. Bundles of narcissus are arranged on this ground; each bundle of flowers is different. The fabric is so woven that the pattern continues even when the panels are sewn together, indicating the high level of weaving technique in the mid-Edo period. Both atsuita and Karaori are fabrics named after a thickly woven ornate fabric that was imported from China. karaori is a Chinese-style weave and worn mainly as an outer kimono by an actor playing the female role. The atsuita portion is worn as in inner kimono by the actor in the male role. Atsuita-karaori is the name of the Noh costume worn by both male and female roles. Extremely rich and luxurious, this costume retains its elegance and dignity.
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