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1. Purse of black beads in a sun ray design
Purse of black beads in a sun ray design
Description
Purse of black beads in a sun ray design; gold snap fastener at top; beaded strap; woven black rayon lining with inner pocket.
2. Geta Sandals of unfinished tan wood with two rectangular blocks elevating the sandal to 2" height
Geta Sandals of unfinished tan wood with two rectangular blocks elevating the sandal to 2" height
Description
Geta Sandals of unfinished tan wood with two rectangular blocks elevating the sandal to 2" height; V-shape thong of bright brown and black velour; platform sandal.
3. Towel (Tenugui) of white cotton with stencil print rows of ivy in alternating shades of blue
Towel (Tenugui) of white cotton with stencil print rows of ivy in alternating shades of blue
Description
Towel (Tenugui) of white cotton with stencil print rows of ivy in alternating shades of blue; finished edges.
4. Obi of pale yellow satin damask with a geometric pattern
Obi of pale yellow satin damask with a geometric pattern
Description
Obi of pale yellow satin damask with a geometric pattern; obi is embroidered with flowers in orange, greens, and blues silk floss with accents of metallic thread. Student, Chiyono Matsushima, completed this embroidery through 19 credit hours of embroidery class.
5. Set of 8 traditional towels (Tenuqui) of very fine plain woven ivory cotton with stencil print
Set of 8 traditional towels (Tenuqui) of very fine plain woven ivory cotton with stencil print
Description
Set of 8 traditional towels (Tenuqui) of very fine plain woven ivory cotton with stencil print in shades of blue with slight varying designs of flowers, birds, bamboo, and water; ends are sewn; sides are unfinished. Popular during the Edo Period (1603 to 1868). Chusen Tenuqui - print method.
6. Textile Panel of white woven cotton with horizontal blue stripes that wave in a curving line
Textile Panel of white woven cotton with horizontal blue stripes that wave in a curving line
Description
Textile Panel of white woven cotton with horizontal blue stripes that wave in a curving line and fade from dark to light blue; pale blue dashes that run vertically through the textile suggest a tie-dye technique.
7. Textile panel from an Obi of beige, browns, ecru, and grey-blue silk brocade in detailed repeat pattern
Textile panel from an Obi of beige, browns, ecru, and grey-blue silk brocade in detailed repeat pattern
Description
Textile panel from an Obi of beige, browns, ecru, and grey-blue silk brocade in detailed repeat pattern of plants, flowers, squares, and other designs; muted shades; intricate lines in designs.
8. Textile Panel of pink silk with pattern of tiny dot eyes in ivory
Textile Panel of pink silk with pattern of tiny dot eyes in ivory
Description
Textile Panel of pink silk with pattern of tiny dot eyes in ivory - looks like Shibori tie-dye technique; print or painted design of a plant with flowers in orange, green, yellow, ivory, and soft blue.
9. Cushion Cover of four diamond fragments of bright brown silk satin brocade in a floral design
Cushion Cover of four diamond fragments of bright brown silk satin brocade in a floral design
Description
Cushion Cover of four diamond fragments of bright brown silk satin brocade in a floral design; hints of shades of blue, green, and rose are visible; includes flat metallic gold threads that are coating paper; the satin has a velvet texture; back cover is of hand-spun, hand-woven linen. From record: the addition of paper saves silk without losing the rich effect. The original brocade would have been suitable for Temple use. Maybe Kinran weave. 
10. Kimono of burnt orange silk crepe with floral print with accents of Shibori squares in white print
Kimono of burnt orange silk crepe with floral print with accents of Shibori squares in white print
Description
Kimono of burnt orange silk crepe with floral print with accents of Shibori squares in white print; some of the flowers are accented with satin stitch embroidery and couched metallic gold threads; open-front; very long rectangular sleeves; lined in red silk; main flower colors are periwinkle, orange, blues, and greens.