gift cover (fukusa)

19th century

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

Blue satin embroidered with couched gold thread. Shihohi sewing style. black tassels, no knot. Lining: red, safflower (beni) crepe (chirimen), now faded.

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Details

Title: gift cover (fukusa)
Date Created: 19th century
Rights: Public Domain
Medium / Support: Gold Thread
External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
Dimensions: 33 x 28 in.
Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
Credit Line: Gift of Eliza M. Niblack
Accession Number: 16.88

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