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Patterned black silk with woven design on clouds, ropes, symbols, done with gold, silver, and red threads. Lining is Art Deco in feel with patterned ships, cards and animals.
Woman's Haori
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Woman's Haori

Maker Japanese Artist
DateTaisho Period (1912-1926)
Place of originJapan
MediumSilk
Dimensions50 1/2 x 36 in. (128.3 x 91.4 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Norma Canelas Roth and William D. Roth
Object number2008.45.6
Collections
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