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cover used in Buddhist temple sanctuary (uchishiki)

Edo18th century

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

Tan and green twill in rung dyeing (ikat), patterned with multicolored silk threads in a design of The Seven Flowers of Autumn. Made from N� robe fabric that used the dangawari placement of the pattern (the two sides differ). Lining: A replacement of olive green plain ribbed fabric called shioz

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  • Title: cover used in Buddhist temple sanctuary (uchishiki)
  • Creator: Edo
  • Date Created: 18th century
  • Rights: Public Domain
  • Medium / Support: Resist-dyed Warp (ikat) | Silk Supplementary Weft
  • External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
  • Dimensions: 39 5/8 x 39 5/8 in.
  • Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
  • Credit Line: John Herron Fund
  • Creation Period: Edo
  • Accession Number: 13.45
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

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