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Obi, fragment with lining

late 19th century

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

Dark blue patterned with opposed vertical serpentine lines (tatawaku), and a stylized flower and brocaded with large butterflies and phoenix. Lining: (color?) silk plain weave printed so as to appear to be gauze. May not have been original lining for the obi.

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  • Title: Obi, fragment with lining
  • Date Created: late 19th century
  • Rights: Public Domain
  • Medium / Support: Gold Wrapped Thread
  • External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
  • Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 23 1/2 in.
  • Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
  • Credit Line: The Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection
  • Accession Number: 33.493
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

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