About This Artwork
Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth)Heisei period (1989–present), 1991
Rayon, plain weave with creped wefts (chirimen); stenciled and resist dyed (yûzenzome: utsushinori yûzenzome and shigokizome)
72.6 x 68.5 cm (28 1/2 x 27 in.)
Gift of Mary V. and Ralph E. Hays, 2001.284
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
Ownership History
Acquired by Hays as gift from Mr. Takemura on October 23, 1991