Name/Title

Obi

Entry/Object ID

2021.17.34

Description

Part A) Black satin obi with gold and silver metallic leaf pattern brocade. Leaves are heart-shaped. Obi is folded and sewn in sections so that the folded garment retains its shape. Obi appears to have one broad and one much thinner side. Part B) Black satin obi with gold and silver metallic leaf pattern brocade. Leaves are heart-shaped. Obi is rectangular with blunted triangular sides. A strip of white cotton fabric is attached to both ends of the obi. Back of obi is partially faced with white cotton.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Batts, Anna

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Damask

Material

Satin

Color

Black, Silver, Gold, White

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1980 - 1999

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Flat obi Length: 36cm Width: 43cm Rectangular obi Length: 290cm Width: 19cm