Banyan

anonymous, c. 1775 - c. 1800

The cut of this loose garment is derived from the T-shaped kimonos with sleeves cut in one piece with the bodice, which were imported from Japan. These oriental models were imitated in all kinds of materials in Europe. Because the warp and weft (weaving threads) of the fabric differ in colour, a contrast was created in the damask pattern. Curiously, the costly silk contains many weaving flaws as a result of which the pattern does not always match up.

  • Artwork typemenswear, main garment, coat, kamerjas, huisjas
  • Object numberBK-NM-13160
  • Dimensionslength 135 cm, width 247 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Banyan

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-13160

  • Description

    Gewatteerde kamerjas van zijdendamast, groot dessin van ranken, bloemen en bladeren in groen keper op rood satijnen fond. Opstaand boordje met knoop en knoopsgat. Zakken in de zijnaden, mouwen aangeknipt, geen schoudernaad, wel middenrugnaad. Knoop met lus als voorsluiting. Voering van steenrood katoen, de zakken gevoerd met grof linnen.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1775 - c. 1800

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    • length 135 cm
    • width 247 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Jonkheer J.F. Backer, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1924

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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