Collection place: Fukushima Prefecture, South Tohoku, Tohoku region / Donor: Estate of Karin Nelson - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Back cushion, senakaate, accession number 9-23018, described as Two-layer, long, rectangular back cushion woven from rice straw ("wara"). Layer worn against the back is tightly woven, with straight, unbraided "warps" and braided "wefts." Outer layer is more loosely woven; the warps along the left and right edges are unbraided and open. Pieces of faded blue and white plaid cotton rags attached along the vertical outer seam. Two layers are joined just below the shoulders with rice straw cord. Gift of Nago-san. length - 45", width - 15", thickness - 1

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-22915, described as A woven basket that appears to have never been used.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-22987, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-22899, described as A woven basket worn at the waist.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-22879, described as A woven basket.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 9-22924, described as A woven basket worn on the back.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, ejiko, accession number 9-22935, described as A woven basket.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, gamatego, accession number 9-22878, described as A woven basket.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, hakego, accession number 9-22906, described as A woven basket. Only fragments of the carrying cords remain but it is obvious that it was worn on the back, in kubikake style, the cord crossing the shoulders and secured at the chest. Traces of a cord at the base of the basket suggest that it was also tied around the waist.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, hakego, accession number 9-22973, described as A woven basket worn on the back.