About This Artwork
Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth)Early Shôwa period (1926–1989), 1926/35
Silk and rayon, plain weave; stenciled and resist dyed (yûzenzome: ita-age, utsushinori yûzenzome and suri yûzenzome, shigokizome)
71.7 x 71.4 cm (28 1/4 x 28 1/8 in.)
Gift of Mary V. and Ralph E. Hays, 2001.252
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
Publication History
Margaret Hawkins. "All Wrapped Up in Japanese Artworks.” Chicago Sun-Times. July 14, 2002.
”Fukusa and Furoshiki: Splendid Japanese Gift Covers and Wrapping Cloths.” News and Events: The Art Institute of Chicago (July/August, 2002).
“Hidden Meanings.” Shelter Chicago. Summer (2002), pp. 53-57.