歌麿
打掛
A heavily padded outer kimono worn by brides and high-ranking courtesans, often featuring elaborate embroidered or woven designs. In prints, the uchikake's rich patterns allowed artists to display their skill in textile rendering.
浮世
The 'floating world' of Edo-period urban entertainment—the theaters, teahouses, and pleasure quarters where life was devoted to pleasure and aesthetic pursuits. Originally a Buddhist term for the transient, sorrowful world, it was transformed into a celebration of earthly pleasures.
浮世絵
Pictures of the floating world: the vibrant art form depicting the entertainment culture of Edo-period Japan. Encompassing prints, paintings, and illustrated books, ukiyo-e captured actors, courtesans, landscapes, warriors, and the pleasures of urban life from the 17th through 19th centuries.