obi-age (Sash)
About this object
History of use
Used to help secure obi by wrapping around waist and tying in front, it is then pushed down between obi and kimono to form a decorative border.
Narrative
Part of the Miss Jessie M. Miller Collection. Miss Miller was a teaching evangelist for the Anglican Church of Canada.
Physical description
Silk, rectangular sash on damask fabric, with unfinished edges on the narrow ends; the background has a repeating leaf design under narrow alternating horizontal stripes of red and black. The design consists of a central three formalized black floral patterns and vines; each end has white cherry blossoms outlined in gold on blue bamboo leaves.
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Materials
Date Acquired
9 Nov 1977
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 104.9 cm x 34.6 cm
Object Number
Ed5.2917