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Printed Silk Kimono Wrap
Printed Silk Kimono Wrap
Printed Silk Kimono Wrap

Printed Silk Kimono Wrap

Designer (New Pitsligo, Scotland, 1943 - 1988)
Printer
Date1975
Object NameKimono
Mediumsilk chiffon
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionPurchased in 1992 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions and the friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums.
Copyright© Bill Gibb Trust (2022)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS015711
About MeGibb's designs are often recognised for their flowing, feminine style and for many of his couture pieces he favoured silk and chiffon. The rose print chiffon was made by Janet Taylor, a textile designer who Gibb frequently employed. Sequins and bugle beads have been hand-sewn onto the kimono to create a romantic effect. The piece belonged to Bill Gibb's former business partner Kate Franklin.