About This Artwork
Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth)Early Shôwa period (1926–1989), 1926/35
Silk, plain weave with creped wefts (chirimen); stenciled and resist dyed (yûzenzome: ita-age, suri and utsushinori yûzenzome, shigokizome)
71.1 x 68.2 cm (28 x 26 7/8 in.)
Gift of Mary V. and Ralph E. Hays, 2001.250
Textiles
Not on Display
Exhibition, Publication and Ownership Histories
Exhibition History
The Art Institute of Chicago, The Elizabeth F. Cheney and Agnes Allerton Textile Galleries, "Fukusa and Furoshiki: Splendid Japanese Gift Covers and Wrapping Cloths," July 17–November 17, 2002