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Bustle Sash

20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Red plain weave silk tie-dyed all over except for the ends. The resist dyeing forms a pattern of flying birds against small spots. The tie-dyeing technique puckers the fabric considerably.
Obi-age (bustle sashes) are used to cover the obi pad and hold the top of the obi in place. They are tied in front and the ends are tucked into the top of the obi.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Plain weave silk with tie-dyed decoration
Brief description
Obi-age, red plain weave silk with tie-dyed decoration, Japan, 20th century
Physical description
Red plain weave silk tie-dyed all over except for the ends. The resist dyeing forms a pattern of flying birds against small spots. The tie-dyeing technique puckers the fabric considerably.
Obi-age (bustle sashes) are used to cover the obi pad and hold the top of the obi in place. They are tied in front and the ends are tucked into the top of the obi.
Dimensions
  • Height: 115.0cm
  • Width: 19.0cm
Styles
Credit line
Given by Miss D Daniels
Object history
Belonged to the donor's brother, formerly Professor of Japanese at London University.

Registered File number 1983/2006.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
FE.146-1983

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Record createdFebruary 12, 2000
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