Palanquin Pole with Banner

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a decorative hairpin, featuring a long, slender black stick, topped with an intricately designed fabric ornament. The fabric is vibrant orange, adorned with floral patterns in shades of gold and white, adding a touch of elegance. Attached to the ornament are red and white threads, tied in a loop, with red tassels cascading down, providing a striking contrast and enhancing the aesthetic appeal. The backdrop is a simple, textured white surface, which accentuates the vivid colors and delicate craftsmanship of the hairpin, highlighting its cultural and artistic significance as an accessory.

The image shows a decorative hairpin, featuring a long, slender black stick, topped with an intricately designed fabric ornament. The fabric is vibrant orange, adorned with floral patterns in shades of gold and white, adding a touch of elegance. Attached to the ornament are red and white threads, tied in a loop, with red tassels cascading down, providing a striking contrast and enhancing the aesthetic appeal. The backdrop is a simple, textured white surface, which accentuates the vivid colors and delicate craftsmanship of the hairpin, highlighting its cultural and artistic significance as an accessory.

Name/Title

Palanquin Pole with Banner

Entry/Object ID

2020.7.3B

Description

Black pole from palanquin with a matching orange banner to the roof of the carrier. Banner has red rope and tassels tied around it. from a Hina-Matsuri set brought by Michik Takaoka to promote increased awareness of Japanese culture in 2004.