Obi
1930-1950 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Kimono are secured with a long waist sash called an obi. The fabric of this example is known as ro, which combines plain and gauze weave to produce a striped effect. This delicate material is combined with a simple and fresh design of flowers.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Printed rayon |
| Brief description | Obi probably made of rayon, Japan, 1930-1950 |
| Physical description | Cream coloured obi, probably made of rayon. The garment is woven using a horizontal gauze weave (ro). It is decorated with printed flowers and butterflies in pink, red and purple and green grasses. |
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| Credit line | Given by Moe Co. Ltd. |
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| Summary | Kimono are secured with a long waist sash called an obi. The fabric of this example is known as ro, which combines plain and gauze weave to produce a striped effect. This delicate material is combined with a simple and fresh design of flowers. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.150-2002 |
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| Record created | August 1, 2006 |
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