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Image group 2: Making Echigo jōfu, August 1983

 File — Box: 2 PPC, item: 2.1 through 2.24
Identifier: PPC .S745

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

From the Collection:

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

Contact:
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