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Woven Structure Pattern (No. 4-10)

A work made of cotton, plain weave double cloth; woven on computerized loom with jacquard attachment; two selvages present.

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  • A work made of cotton, plain weave double cloth; woven on computerized loom with jacquard attachment; two selvages present.

Date:

Shôwa period (1926–1989), 1984

Artist:

Designed by Jun-ichi Arai (Japanese, 1932-2017)
Manufactured by NUNO Corporation (1984-present)
Japan

About this artwork

The strips of cloth used to make the iconic Kente cloth of Ghana inspired this woven optical illusion of ragged bands by textile designer Jun-ichi Arai. Arai had a deep respect for textile tradition and history, as well as a passion for innovation and experimentation. Born into a family of silk obi (sash) weavers, he chose to pursue the family business, but started pushing boundaries early in his career. His innovations quickly earned him accolades for “uniting high technology and the look of the handmade.” Arai co-founded NUNO (“cloth”), the inventive Japanese textile company that produced this textile.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Jun-ichi Arai (Designer)

Title

Woven Structure Pattern (No. 4-10)

Place

Japan (Object made in)

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Made 1984

Medium

Cotton, plain weave double cloth; woven on computerized loom with Jacquard attachment; two selvages present

Dimensions

304.7 × 102.3 cm (120 × 40 1/4 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 112.8 cm (44 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of the NUNO Corporation

Reference Number

1997.647

Extended information about this artwork

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