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2009

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2016

2025

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Textile, Kibiso Window

This is a Textile. It was designed by Reiko Sudo. It is dated 2009. Its medium is 100% silk (raw silk and kibiso).

This object was donated by Tsuruoka City. It is credited Courtesy of NUNO Corporation, Tsuruoka Fabric Industry Cooperative, and Tsuruoka City.

  • Hanging, The Waves
  • linen, straw, bamboo.
  • Museum purchase through gift of Emily Howland Chauncey.
  • 1969-158-1
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Its dimensions are

H x W: 250 × 40 cm (8 ft. 2 7/16 in. × 15 3/4 in.)

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Scraps.

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