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1925

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1951

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Robe (Japan)

This is a Robe. It is dated 1900–1925 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk and its technique is tied resist patterning in warp (ikat) on plain weave, overtwisted yarns. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Robe (Japan); silk; 1951-112-7

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