Lot Essay
Karaori robes were one of many robes worn by the Noh actors when playing women's parts. Each pattern has significance to the character played by the actor as does the manner in which it is worn.
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A KARAORI BROCADE ROBE FOR THE NOH THEATRE, 18TH CENTURY
woven with alternating brick red and ivory squares, woven with flowers and butterflies, re-lined
woven with alternating brick red and ivory squares, woven with flowers and butterflies, re-lined
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