Designed and painted by Hashimoto Kansetsu
Japanese, 1883–1945

Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth), Early Shôwa period (1926–1989), 1926/35

Rayon, plain weave; stenciled and resist dyed (yûzenzome: utsushinori yûzenzome, shigokizome)
68.9 x 73 cm (27 1/8 x 28 3/4 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Mary Hays, 2001.276

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