About This Artwork
Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth)Early Shôwa period (1926–1989), 1926/35
Rayon and silk, plain weave self-patterned by bands of gauze crossings (yokô ro); stenciled and resist dyed (yûzenzome: ita-age, suri yûzenzome and utsushinori yûzenzome, shigokizome)
73.8 x 71.8 cm (29 x 28 1/4 in.)
Gift of Mary V. and Ralph E. Hays, 2001.253
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