誰が袖模様丸帯|Obi with “Whose Sleeves?” (Tagasode) Pattern

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first half of 19th century · Twill-weave silk with supplementary weft patterning and metallic thread · Asian Art

A masterpiece of complex brocade weaving, this brightly colored obi, or sash, has a repeat pattern of kosode hung from silken cords. It evokes the traditional Tagasode (or "whose sleeves?") screen paintings of the Momoyama period (1568–1615), intended to pique interest in the woman who wore such evocative robes.

Artist

Unknown

Date

first half of 19th century

Medium

Twill-weave silk with supplementary weft patterning and metallic thread

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Ellen Barker, 1934