Various undergarments

Accession Number
2013/2.524.2

Title
Various undergarments

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Dimensions
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Credit Line
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi

Subject matter

Obi-makura

Obi-makura is a tool for putting kimono on. "Makura" means "pillows".Wrapping Obi-makura with Obi-age and putting it onto your back with obi.After tying cords at your front, shove tied cord into inside of Obi-ita. Obi-makura's function is to keep obi's shape neatly. Obi-age's function is to hide and support Obi-makura.

Obi Age
The obiage is an obi scarf, and it is a beautiful piece of fabric that serves the purpose of covering the makura (pillow) and usually helping to secure the bow of the obi.

 

Obi-Ita
Obi-ita is a tool for putting kimono on. It's also called "Mae-ita". It's made of pasting clothes on a piece of cardboard. It keeps the front of obi smooth.



Physical Description

“Kitsuke Komono” accessories for putting on Kimono.



Primary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessories

Primary Object Type
undergarment

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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