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Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth)

A work made of silk, plain weave with creped wefts; stenciled and resist dyed.

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  • A work made of silk, plain weave with creped wefts; stenciled and resist dyed.

Date:

early Shôwa period (1926–1989), about 1926/35

Artist:

Japan

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth)

Place

Japan (Object made in)

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Made 1926–1935

Medium

Silk, plain weave with creped wefts; stenciled and resist dyed

Dimensions

74.2 × 67.9 cm (29 1/4 × 26 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mary V. and Ralph E. Hays

Reference Number

2001.279

Extended information about this artwork

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