Kimono Cord Item Number: 2723/1 c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Obi cord for a woman's kimono. Tight weave of silky pink threads has purple edging and loose tasseled ends.
History Of Use
The obi cord wraps around and ties at the front of the obi and is usually braided or sewn with tassled ends.
Narrative
Kimono set acquired by donor in 1970, while she was involved with missionaries in the village of Ueda; she wore the kimono for special cermemonies while residing in Japan.
Item History
- Made in Japan during 1945
- Collected in Ueda, Nagano, Japan during 1970
- Owned by Marnie Tunbridge before November 11, 2008
- Received from Marnie Tunbridge (Donor) on November 11, 2008
What
- Name
- Kimono Cord
- Identification Number
- 2723/1 c
- Type of Item
- cord
- Material
- synthetic fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 154.0 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Marnie Tunbridge
- Received from
- Marnie Tunbridge (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
- Collected in
- Ueda, Nagano, Japan
When
- Creation Date
- during 1945
- Collection Date
- during 1970
- Ownership Date
- before November 11, 2008
- Acquisition Date
- on November 11, 2008
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2723/0001 c