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Pale pink thick obi padding with geometric design and ties.
Obi padding
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Obi padding

Artist Japanese Artist
DateShowa period (1926-1989)
Place of originJapan
MediumSilk
Dimensions4 1/2 × 8 1/4 × 2 in. (11.4 × 21 × 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Shinichi Doi
Object number2016.56.28
Collections
Visual DescriptionPale pink thick obi padding with geometric design and ties.
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Showa period (1926-1989)
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