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Wrapping Cloth (furoshiki) (Japan)

This is a Wrapping cloth (furoshiki). It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is cotton and its technique is flat surface resist on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Friends of Textiles Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 95 x 85 cm (37 3/8 x 33 7/16 in.)

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Wrapping Cloth (furoshiki) (Japan); cotton; H x W: 95 x 85 cm (37 3/8 x 33 7/16 in.); Museum purchase from Friends of Textiles Fund; 1975-82-2

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