Name/Title

Obi

Entry/Object ID

2007.4.3

Description

Red obi with black and silver geometric brocade embroidery. Obi has square ends. Selvedge on both long edges and no hems on short edges.

Use

Given to the donor's mother by the wife of the first Australian Anglican missionary in Japan. The original owner received this garment as a gift while on a mission in 1931-1932.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Wyness, Anne

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Color

Red, Black, Silver

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1931

Place

Country

Japan

Region

East Asia

Continent

Asia

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 310cm Width: 23cm