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Scarf (Japan)

This is a Scarf. It was designed by Junichi Arai. It is dated 1993 and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is warp: metallic film; weft: polyester and its technique is tied-resist dyeing (shibori) on plain weave with pleating and transfer printing. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Junichi Arai.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 96.5 x 88.9 cm (38 x 35 in.)

Cite this object as

Scarf (Japan); Designed by Junichi Arai (Japanese, 1932 - 2017); warp: metallic film; weft: polyester; H x W: 96.5 x 88.9 cm (38 x 35 in.); Gift of Junichi Arai; 1993-118-1

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