Obi-jime (obi cord) / Artist Unknown, Japan

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Accession Number
2005/1.366
Title
Obi-jime (obi cord)
Artist Nationality
Japanese
Medium and Support
woven silver mettalic thread
Object Creation Date
1960s-1980s
Object Creation Place
Asia (continent)
Japan (nation)
Creation Place 1
Asia (continent)
Creation Place 2
Japan (nation)
Dimensions
48 cm x 0.5 cm x 0.5 cm (18 7/8 in. x 3/16 in. x 3/16 in.)
Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessory
Primary Object Type
obi cord
Secondary Object Classification
Textile
Physical Description
Cord made of thin woven silver metallic thread.
Subject Matter
Obijime are cords tied on the outside of the obi. Since they are visible, they come in a variety of colors and styles. Obijime would be chosen to match the kimono.
Primary Keywords
cord (fiber product)
kimono
obi
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3888 x 2592
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Record
2005/1.366
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"Obi-jime (obi cord); Artist Unknown, Japan." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-2005-sl-1.366/2005_1_366.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 24, 2024.
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