What medium is "Sumo Wrestler's Ceremonial Apron (Kesho Mawashi)"?

Sumo Wrestler's Ceremonial Apron (Kesho Mawashi) is Embroidered velvet; silk, metallic thread.

Is "Sumo Wrestler's Ceremonial Apron (Kesho Mawashi)" in the public domain?

Yes, Sumo Wrestler's Ceremonial Apron (Kesho Mawashi) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sumo Wrestler's Ceremonial Apron (Kesho Mawashi)

Q: When was "Sumo Wrestler's Ceremonial Apron (Kesho Mawashi)" created?

This artwork was created early 20th century.

Unknown Artist

early 20th century

Medium

Embroidered velvet; silk, metallic thread

Dimensions

240 x 29 in. (609.6 x 73.7 cm)

Classification

Costumes

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of T. Hitachiyama, 1908

Accession Number

08.25.1

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Art Historical Context

Step into the ring of Japanese sumo tradition with this stunning *Sumo Wrestler's Ceremonialon (Kesho Maw)*, a lavish garment from early 20th-century Japan. Worn by rikishi (sumo wrestlers) during the dramatic dohyo-iri ceremony at tournaments, the kesho mawashi as a symbol of prestige and spectacle. Unlike the plain mawashi used actual bouts, this ornate apron draped around the waist to dazzle audiences, its immense size—nearly 20 feet long and over 2 feet wide—accommodating the wrestlers' powerful builds while creating a flowing visual display. Crafted from luxurious embroidered velvet with...

Sumo Wrestler's Ceremonial Apron (Kesho Mawashi)

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