Geometric Pattern Imitating Warp Ikat (Kasuri)

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
This warped geometric – checkered pattern resembles a different textile pattern called Ikat (Kasuri). This design started during the middle of the 18th century and became popular for kimonos as well as futon covers.
Credit Line
Gift of Helen Snyder
mid 18th - early 19th century
Accession Number
1976-103-110
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
textile designs
Object Name
Katagami
Type
Katagami
Medium
Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire)
Dimensions
Sheet: 27.5 x 42.4 cm (10 13/16 x 16 11/16 in.)
Mat: 35.6 x 45.7 cm (14 x 18 in.)
made in
Japan
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Record ID
chndm_1976-103-110
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq40b43fd1b-bff9-43d1-b017-f3dfed0b4c37
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