Designs Seen in Treasured Imported Fabrics -
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Damask, Triangle pattern, Known as "Sumiyoshi Donsu", Ming dynasty, 16th - 17th century, China
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
January 14, 2009 (Wed) - April 5, 2009 (Sun)>> detailed information
Features imported textiles from China known as Meibutsugire, especially focusing on stripes and geometric patterns.
Exhibit includes:
Damask, Triangle pattern, Known as "Sumiyoshi Donsu", Ming dynasty, 16th - 17th century, China
Gold Brocade, Triangle pattern on light blue ground, Known as "Izutsuya-gire", Formerly owned by the Maeda family, Ming dynasty, 16th - 17th century, China
Gold Brocade, Plum flower design on striped ground, Known as "Takagi Kinran", Ming dynasty, 16th - 17th century, China
Striped Cloth, Known as "Hino Kando", Ming dynasty, 16th - 17th century, China