Bedding cover (futonji)
Datefirst half 20th century
Maker
Japanese
Label TextFourteen anchors swirl across this cover as if floating toward the bottom of the sea. Sharp white outlines of the anchors are accented by circling chains that move in all directions. Ship anchors often adorned the covers given to young brides-besides signifying the need for stability in her new life, they also convey the wish that the bride will remain securely in one place, her new home, and not return to her parents.
Object number89.148
Photo CreditPhoto: Paul Macapia
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Indigo" May 9, 2003 - October 19, 2003
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Beyond The Tanabata Bridge: A Textile Journey In Japan (Washington, D.C., Textile Museum, Sept. 10, 1993 - Feb. 27, 1994; Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham Museum of Art, Apr. 17 - June 26, 1994; Dallas, Texas, Dallas Museum of Art, Mar. 12 - May 28, 1995).Published ReferencesRathbun, William Jay, Seattle Art Museum, "Beyond The Tanabata Bridge: Traditional Japanese Textiles", 1993 Seattle, Washington, pg. 136Credit LineGift of the Virginia and Bagley Wright Collection
Dimensions61 3/4 x 52 in. (156.85 x 132.08 cm)
MediumCotton cloth with free hand paste-resist decoration (tsutsugaki)
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