Name/Title

Obi-age

Entry/Object ID

2021.17.54

Description

Scarlet and white silk obi-age with floral damask pattern. Two sections of obi-age are highly textured and appear dyed using the kanoko shibori method. Center of obi-age has top and bottom edges sewn together into a tube. Ends of obi-age are cut in zigzag shape and are unhemmed. Top and bottom edges of obi-age are selvedge.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Batts, Anna

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Damask

Material

Silk

Color

Red, White

Notes

Shibori tie dye

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1980 - 1999

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 121cm Width: 27cm