Obi
ca.1960 (made)
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An obi (waist-sash) forms an important part of the kimono ensemble as it secures the garment. They are tied, usually at the back, in a variety of styles. This obi was a presented to a member of the British royal family by a princess of the Japanese imperial family in the early 1960s. For ease and efficiency, the obi knot is pre-tied and hooks on to the sash.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | polychrome figured silk |
| Brief description | Obi in polychrome figured silk with roundels of chrysanthemums, maple leaves and camellia, Japan, ca.1960 |
| Physical description | Obi in polychrome figured silk with roundels of chrysanthemums, maple leaves and camellia. |
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| Credit line | Given anonymously |
| Object history | Presented to a member of the British royal family by a princess of the Japanese imperial family in the early 1960s. |
| Summary | An obi (waist-sash) forms an important part of the kimono ensemble as it secures the garment. They are tied, usually at the back, in a variety of styles. This obi was a presented to a member of the British royal family by a princess of the Japanese imperial family in the early 1960s. For ease and efficiency, the obi knot is pre-tied and hooks on to the sash. |
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| Accession number | FE.76:1-2012 |
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| Record created | January 23, 2013 |
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