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Accession Number 1986.34.1.b Title Obi tie or obi-jime Category Clothing Accessory Object Type tie Date Made 1986 Place Made Asia: Japan Culture East Asian Cultural Region East Asian Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques silk; woven, unknown Measurements overall: 150 cm x 1.2 cm Description Woman's flat braided obi tie or obi jime in tan, yellow, brown, and dark green forming a plaid pattern. Tie is mounted on a black cardboard with original retail tag still attached and stored in a wooden box. Credit Line Donated by Marlene Cox-Bishop