. . "Around the shoulders of this kimono are embroidered characters relating to a poem in the 10th-century Kokinshu anthology. By choosing to have a literary theme on her kimono, the woman who wore this garment was demonstrating her taste and cultural discernment. Characters acted as a playful way of inviting people to literally \u2018read\u2019 something of her personality through her clothes. [29/07/2020]"@en . .