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Hara-Awase obi
Hara-Awase obi
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Hara-Awase obi

Maker Japanese Artist
DateMeiji period (1868-1912)
LocaleJapan
Place of originJapan
MediumSilk
Dimensions9 ft. 7 in. (292.1 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of William D. and Norma Roth
Object number2009.49.4
Collections
Visual DescriptionContrasting color designs with cranes, pagodas, flowers
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The blue silk background contains the eight auspicious symbols. The sleeves are bordered with pink and have embroidery on both sides including symbols like flowers, cranes, and the stag of immortality. On the front, the robe has five circular, narrative brocade appliques and a cloud applique on the top. The back also has three similar circular brocade patterns and the same border on the bottom and cloud applique as the front. Robe- woman's over pants 19th century, crane, stag of immortality, 8 a…
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19th century
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Taisho period (1912-1926)
Maru obi
Maru obi
Japanese Artist
Taisho period (1912-1926)
Maru obi
Maru obi
Japanese Artist
Taisho period (1912-1926)
Robe woven from threads of silk and gold, five-clawed dragons, clouds, flaming jewels appear against a rich blue ground above patterns of waves and mountains. Scattered among the dragons are cranes and other auspicious symbols.
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Nagoya obi
Nagoya obi
Japanese Artist
Taisho period (1912-1926)
Cream colored obi with painted design.
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Japanese Artist
Showa period (1926-1989)
Black obi with floral design.
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Japanese Artist
Showa period (1926-1989)
Pale pink obi padding with geometric design.
Obi padding
Japanese Artist
Showa period (1926-1989)
Pale pink thick obi padding with geometric design and ties.
Obi padding
Japanese Artist
Showa period (1926-1989)

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