About This Artwork

Japan

Fukusa (Gift Cover), Heisei period (1989–present), c. 1990

Patterned side: silk, plain weave with creped wefts (chirimen); lined with polyester and silk, plain weave; sewn with front and lining matched in size (Tachikiri awase); cords: rayon; machine knitted; plastic toggel
29 x 27.8 cm (11 3/8 x 11 in.)
Gift of Mary V. and Ralph E. Hays, 2001.242