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Unpadded Kimono-shaped Futon Cover (Yogi)
Japan, late nineteenth century
Nuptial indigo-dyed cotton plain-weave decorated with paste-resist dyeing
(tsutsugaki)
creating noshi and chrysanthemum motifs. Noshi is an ancient
symbol of good luck normally
fastened to gifts given on auspicious occasions, among them wedding
ceremonies.
Kent State University Museum
Silverman/Rodgers Collection
KSUM 1983.001.2154
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