Image group 2: Making Echigo jōfu, August 1983
Scope and Contents
These images were printed from negatives stored in folder 34.
They illustrate the process of making Echigo jōfu in the workshop of Maruasa Kojo, including twisting yarn, warping and marking yarn for dyeing for ikat, tying yarn for dyeing for ikat, and the resulting yarn ready to be woven.
Dates
- August 1983
Language of Materials
Large portion of the material is in Japanese. Stinchecum's research notes are in both Japanese and English.
Conditions Governing Access
Please contact Special Collections; materials are sometimes restricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 8 Cubic Feet (9 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Museum Archives at the Gottesman Research Library Repository
American Museum of Natural History
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New York NY 10024 USA
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