Name/Title

Obi-age

Entry/Object ID

2021.17.44

Description

Part A) Ivory silk satin obi-age. Left and right sides of obi-age are highly textured. Center of obi-age has top and bottom edges sewn together into a tube. Ends of obi-age are square and not hemmed. Part B) White and pink obi makura inserted inside obi-age. Oval shape and slightly convex. Front is cushioned pink damask with geometric floral pattern. Back is white fabric. Interfacing is firm and rather thin. White fabric ribbon attached at left and right sides of obi makura, which are drawn through both open ends of the obi makura.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Batts, Anna

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin, Damask

Material

Silk, Cardboard

Color

White, Pink

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1980 - 1999

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Obi-age Length: 121cm Width: 27cm Obi makura Length: 19.5cm Width: 13cm