Accession Number2005/1.336
TitleTatsumura brocade fukuro obi with woven pattern of Central Asian paired ducks
Artist(s)Tatsumura Silk StudioObject Creation Date1960s-1970sMedium & Supportsilk with woven patterns in silk floss, metallic wrapped threads and kinranDimensions 159 13/16 in x 12 5/16 in (406 cm x 31.3 cm)
Subject matterTatsumura Silk Studio fukuro obi featuring a Central Asian motif of paired ducks.
Physical DescriptionTerracotta-colored plain weave silk with woven pattern of paired ducks within lozenge-shaped floral scrolls; brocade done in thick white, light blue, and apricot silk floss; turquoise and purple-metallic-wrapped threads; and kinran (metallic coated paper) in two shades of gold.
Primary Object Classification Costume and Costume Accessories Primary Object TypeobiAdditional Object Classification(s)TextileCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
ducks (birds)
kimonos
obis
pairs