gift cover (fukusa)

18th century

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

Blue satin, embroidered with silk and gold wrapped thread. Silver and gold flat thread. Shihohi sewing style. No tassels. Lining: Red, safflower (Beni) crepe (chirimen).

Details

Title: gift cover (fukusa)
Date Created: 18th century
Rights: Public Domain
Medium / Support: Gold Wrapped Thread | Flat Gold Paper Thread
External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
Dimensions: 28 1/2 x 33 1/2 in.
Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
Credit Line: Gift of Eliza M. Niblack
Accession Number: 16.884

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