obi (Kimono Sash)
About this object
History of use
The history of the obi as a decorative element dates from the Edo period. There are many different varieties of obi for women's kimonos; this obi would be used for a less formal occassion than the maru obi (part b). There are 3 obi sets with this kimono (part b, parts m-n, parts o-p).
Narrative
Kimono set acquired by donor in 1970, while she was involved with missionaries in the village of Ueda; she wore the kimono for special cermemonies while residing in Japan.
Physical description
Obi for a woman's kimono (goes with part n). Shimmering light pink length of stiffened fabric with a long white tie stitched onto each end.
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Materials
Date Made
C. 1945
Date Acquired
11 Nov 2008
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 174 cm x 14 cm x .2 cm
Object Number
2723/1 m