Brocade obijime (obi cord) with a tassel

Accession Number
2005/1.365

Title
Brocade obijime (obi cord) with a tassel

Artist(s)
Dômyô

Object Creation Date
1960s-1980s

Medium & Support
braided silk cord with silver metallic threads

Dimensions
20 in x 1 in x 3/16 in (50.8 cm x 2.54 cm x 0.48 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi

Subject matter
Kumihimo is the name for a type of Japanese braiding. The word kumihimo means a gathering of thread.
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.

Physical Description
Kumihimo (braided) silk brocade with silver metallic threads.

Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
obi cord

Additional Object Classification(s)
Textile

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
cord (fiber product)
kimonos
obis

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